DeSoto

Mississippi River discoverer

DeSoto is an American automobile brand manufactured by Chrysler from 1928 to 1961, positioned between Plymouth and Chrysler in the company's lineup.

The name honored Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto.

My grandfather drove a '55 DeSoto.

DeSoto also names several American cities and counties, mostly in the South and Southwest.

conquistador

expedition

Organized exploratory journey

Mississippi · New World · colonization · empire · invasion · armada · infantry · soldier · indigenous · subjugation

places

Texas

Second-largest American state

  • MissouriMidwestern state, major river
  • KansasCentral American plains state
  • GeorgiaName shared by country and state

parish · Louisiana · county · township · national forest · memorial · trail · boulevard · avenue · landmark

automobile

Chrysler

American automobile manufacturer

  • tailfinRear stabilizing appendage
  • sedanEnclosed passenger car
  • coupeTwo-door fixed-roof car

convertible · pushbutton · transmission · carburetor · dashboard · upholstery · showroom · drivetrain · powertrain · cylinder

Categories
Opposites
automotive brand rivalry

DeSotoFord

Major American automaker

Chevrolet · General Motors · Ford Motor Company · Cadillac · Chevy

brand longevity

DeSotoFord

Major American automaker

Chevrolet · Toyota · Honda · Mercedes-Benz · BMW

conquistador legacy

DeSotoSitting Bull

Lakota spiritual leader

Tecumseh · Montezuma · Pocahontas · Crazy Horse · Osceola

Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Mostly American · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G