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Pile of Bones

Former name of ReginaFormer name of Regina (capital city of Saskatchewan, Canada).

Meaning

1 senses

Former name of Regina (capital city of Saskatchewan, Canada).

Origin

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

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

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See also

neighbours in the dictionary

pike pilaf pileA2 pilfer pilgrimA2 pilgrimage

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