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Kentucky
geographical name Ken·tucky \kən-ˈtə-kē\
Definition of KENTUCKY
1
river 259 miles (417 kilometers) N cen Kentucky flowing NW into Ohio River
2
state E cen United States ∗ Frankfort area 40,395 square miles (105,027 square kilometers), pop 4,339,367
— Ken·tucki·an \-kē-ən\ adjective or noun
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Kentucky
geographical name Ken·tucky \kən-ˈtə-kē\
Definition of KENTUCKY for Kids
state E central U.S.; capital, Frankfort
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