noun

Kiowa

KEYE-uh-wah

Kiowa (noun) means a member of an Indigenous people of North America, historically of the southern Plains and now centered in Oklahoma. Example: “The museum exhibit traced Kiowa history from the Plains era to the present day.”

noun

A member of an Indigenous people of North America, historically of the southern Plains and now centered in Oklahoma.

"The museum exhibit traced Kiowa history from the Plains era to the present day."

How to use Kiowa

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe name of a Native American nation, and also of their language, now based mainly in Oklahoma.

Word forms

Kiowas plural, Kiowa plural

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Etymology

Borrowed from the people's own name for themselves, Kiowa Cáuigù.

Rhymes for Kiowa

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Kiowa” mean?

The word “Kiowa” means a member of an Indigenous people of North America, historically of the southern Plains and now centered in Oklahoma. In plain terms, the name of a Native American nation, and also of their language, now based mainly in Oklahoma.

How do you pronounce “Kiowa”?

“Kiowa” is pronounced KEYE-uh-wah (/ˈkaɪ.əˌwɑ/ in IPA).

How do you use “Kiowa” in a sentence?

Here is “Kiowa” used in a sentence: “The museum exhibit traced Kiowa history from the Plains era to the present day.”

What part of speech is “Kiowa”?

“Kiowa” is a noun.