kəˈtʃiːnə

Definitions

1. noun

a supernatural being in the mythology of the Native American Pueblo peoples, often depicted as a spirit or a mask.

“The kachina dancer wore a colorful mask to embody the spirit of the season.”

2. proper noun

the name of a Pueblo village in Arizona, USA, which is also the name of a nearby mountain.

“The kachina village is a popular destination for hikers and nature lovers.”