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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A Turkic-speaking people in South Central Siberia, who lives along the upper reach of the Yenisei River north of the Sayan Mountains. plural, plural-only

Adjective

1. 1
   Relating to the Khakas people or their language.

Proper Noun

1. 1
   A Yenisei Turkic language spoken by the Khakas people.

Etymology

Borrowed from Russian хака́с (xakás, “a Khakas”).

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