Kansas

geographical name Kan·sas \ˈkan-zəs\

Definition of KANSAS

or Kaw \ˈkȯ\ river 169 miles (272 kilometers) E Kansas flowing E into Missouri River — see smoky hill

state cen United States ∗ Topeka area 82,277 square miles (213,097 square kilometers), pop 2,853,118

— Kan·san \ˈkan-zən\ adjective or noun

KANSAS Defined for Kids

geographical name Kan·sas \ˈkan-zəs\

state W central U.S.; capital, Topeka

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