Wascana

English

Etymology

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

Proper noun

Wascana

  1. A placename; the former name of Regina.
    1. Ellipsis of Wascana Creek.
    2. Ellipsis of Wascana Lake.

Synonyms

(Wascana Creek):

  • Many-bone Creek (former name)

Derived terms

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