kanawha

/kəˈnɔːhwɑː/

Definitions

1. noun

A county in West Virginia, USA, formed in 1789.

“The Kanawha River runs through the heart of Kanawha County.”

2. proper noun

A river in West Virginia, USA, approximately 91 miles long.

“The Kanawha River played a significant role in the American Civil War.”

3. proper noun

The capital city of West Virginia, located in Kanawha County.

“The state capitol building is located in Charleston, Kanawha County.”

Synonyms

  • city
  • county
  • river

Antonyms

  • mountain
  • ocean