Associations to the word «Dakota»

Wiktionary

DAKOTA, proper noun. The Santee branch of the Sioux people; the language of these people
DAKOTA, proper noun. Either of the two states North Dakota or South Dakota
DAKOTA, proper noun. A male or female given name.
DAKOTA, noun. A member of the Dakota people.

Dictionary definition

DAKOTA, noun. A member of the Siouan people of the northern Mississippi valley; commonly called the Sioux.
DAKOTA, noun. The area of the states of North Dakota and South Dakota.
DAKOTA, noun. The Siouan language spoken by the Dakota.

Wise words

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