Kansa

[ kan-zuh, -suh ]

/ ˈkæn zə, -sə /

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noun, plural Kan·sas, (especially collectively) Kan·sa for 1.

a member of a North American Indian people formerly of eastern Kansas, now living mostly in northern Oklahoma.

the Siouan language of the Kansa.

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Also called Kaw

[kaw] /kɔ/ .

Words nearby Kansa

Kannur, Kano, kanone, Kanpur, kans, Kansa, Kansan, Kansas, Kansas City, Kansas City steak, Kansas City style

Other definitions for Kansa (2 of 2)

Kansa²

[ kahn-suh ]

/ ˈkɑn sə /

noun Hindu Legend.

a tyrannical king killed by Krishna.

How to use Kansa in a sentence

From there, he led groups of Kansa and Osage to scout for Spanish garrisons.
Those Kansas City Blues: A Family History|Katie Baker|October 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Many children have in this way been slaughtered but Kansa is still uncertain whether his prime purpose has been fulfilled.
The Loves of Krishna in Indian Painting and Poetry|W. G. Archer
One day, however, a sage discloses to Kansa the true identity of his enemy.
The Loves of Krishna in Indian Painting and Poetry|W. G. Archer
As the horse speeds on its way, Kansa assembles his demon councillors, explains the situation to them and asks for their advice.
The Loves of Krishna in Indian Painting and Poetry|W. G. Archer

Krishna, he believes, will know at once that he is not Kansa's envoy and will receive him with kindness.
The Loves of Krishna in Indian Painting and Poetry|W. G. Archer
As Krishna proceeds, he meets some of Kansa's washermen carrying with them bundles of clothes.
The Loves of Krishna in Indian Painting and Poetry|W. G. Archer