Wascana
English
Etymology
Corruption of Cree Oskana kâ-asatêki (“the place where bones are piled”).
Proper noun
Wascana
- A placename; the former name of Regina.
- Ellipsis of Wascana Creek.
- Ellipsis of Wascana Lake.
Synonyms
(Wascana Creek):
- Many-bone Creek (former name)
Derived terms
- Wascana Creek
- Wascana Lake
Related terms
- Pile of Bones
- Bone Creek
- Many-bone Creek
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