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kiva

/kee-vuh/US // ˈki və //UK // (ˈkiːvə) //

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Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : a large chamber, often wholly or partly underground, in a Pueblo Indian village, used for religious ceremonies and other purposes.

Examples

  • Kiva is a nonprofit microfinance organization that allows users to loan money worldwide.

  • On ne sait pas quel animal elles out appartenu, mais on les transporte dans le Khoragur (Kiva), o elles se vendent grand prix.

  • The kiva rituals are rich in symbolism and last eight days, if young men are to be initiated, otherwise four.

  • If one knows no better than to try to pry into kiva ceremonies, he is courteously but firmly told to move along.

  • In passing from the kiva through the village the Indian screens his face with a blanket, so as not to see the women as he passes.

  • This ceremony over, they return to their respective kivas, having put on their masks before leaving the Kiva of the Earth.