from
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Coquille \Co*quille"\ (k[-o]*k[=e]l"; F. k[-o]`k[=e]"y'), n.
[F.]
Lit., a shell; hence:
(a) A shell or shell-like dish or mold in which viands are
served.
(b) The expansion of the guard of a sword, dagger, etc.
(c) A form of ruching used as a dress trimming or for
neckwear, and named from the manner in which it is
gathered or fulled.
[Webster 1913 Suppl.]
from
U.S. Gazetteer (1990)
Coquille, OR (city, FIPS 15350)
Location: 43.18130 N, 124.18172 W
Population (1990): 4121 (1781 housing units)
Area: 7.4 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water)
Zip code(s): 97423