(ka-chi-na) 3 syllables

Definition

noun. a deified ancestral spirit in the mythology of the Pueblo Indians, represented in various forms such as dolls and masks.

Example Sentence

The kachina dolls are an important part of Pueblo culture and tradition.

More Example Sentences

During the ceremony, dancers wore masks to embody the kachina spirits.

Synonyms

spirit; deity; idol

Antonyms

human; mortal; person

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