Etymology

Pile of Bones

Today it means: Former name of Regina (capital city of Saskatchewan, Canada). Full definition →

Cree Oskana kâ-asatêki
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  1. Cree · calque ofOskana kâ-asatêki“the place where bones are piled”
  2. English todayPile of Bones

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

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