con·nect·i·cut \kəˈned.ə̇kə̇t, -netə̇-, usu -kə̇d.+V\adjective Usage: usually capitalized Etymology: from Connecticut, state in the northeastern U.S., from Connecticut river, probably from Mohican quinnitukq-ut at the long tidal river : of or from the state of Connecticut < Connecticut flora > : of the kind or style prevalent in Connecticut