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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

wascana

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.28 in modern English

Syllables
was-cana
IPA
12
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
2
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

name

A placename; the former name of Regina.

name

A placename; the former name of Regina.

Etymology

Corruption of Cree Oskana kâ-asatêki (“the place where bones are piled”).

Word Breakdown

  • Root: Oskana kâ-asatêki

Phrases

Wascana Creek Wascana Lake Pile of Bones Bone Creek Many-bone Creek

Frequently Paired Words

Pile of Bones Bone Creek Many-bone Creek

Synonyms

Many-bone Creek

Questions

What does wascana mean?
A placename; the former name of Regina.
Where does wascana come from?
Corruption of Cree Oskana kâ-asatêki (“the place where bones are piled”).

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