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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Alternative form of kachina. alt-of, alternative

Proper Noun

1. 1
   A state of Nigeria in the North West geopolitical zone. Capital and largest city: Katsina City.
2. 2
   The largest city and state capital of Katsina State, Nigeria.
3. 3
   An emirate in West Africa centred on the city of Katsina; now mostly ceremonial.

Synonyms

All synonyms

kachina dollkachina figure

Etymology

From Hausa Katsina.

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