English Explanatory Dictionary

kiva

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A ceremonial underground chamber in a Pueblo village.

Pronunciation

/ˈkiː.və/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-kiva.wav

Word forms

kiva kivas

Etymology

Borrowed from Hopi kíva.

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