Missouri

geographical name Mis·sou·ri \mə-ˈzu̇r-ē, by some residents mə-ˈzu̇r-ə\

Definition of MISSOURI

river 2466 miles (3968 kilometers) W United States flowing from SW Montana into Mississippi River in E Missouri — see three forks

state cen United States ∗ Jefferson City area 69,697 square miles (180,515 square kilometers), pop 5,988,927

— Mis·sou·ri·an \-ˈzu̇r-ē-ən\ adjective or noun

MISSOURI Defined for Kids

geographical name Mis·sou·ri \mə-ˈzu̇r-ē, -ˈzu̇r-ə\

state central U.S.; capital, Jefferson City

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