HyperDic: kachina

English > 3 senses of the word kachina:
NOUNperson kachinaa masked dancer during a Pueblo religious ceremony who is thought to embody some particular spirit
person kachinaa deified spirit of the Pueblo people
artifactkachinaa carved doll wearing the costume of a particular Pueblo spirit
English > kachina: 3 senses > noun 1, person
MeaningA masked dancer during a Pueblo religious ceremony who is thought to embody some particular spirit.
Broaderdancer, professional dancer, terpsichoreanA performer who dances professionally
Spanishkachina
English > kachina: 3 senses > noun 2, person
MeaningA deified spirit of the Pueblo people.
Broaderspirit, disembodied spiritAny incorporeal supernatural being that can become visible (or audible) to human beings
English > kachina: 3 senses > noun 3, artifact
MeaningA carved doll wearing the costume of a particular Pueblo spirit; usually presented to a child as a gift.
Broaderdoll, dollyA small replica of a person

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