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Keokuk

Definition:

In the context of popular culture and local history, Keokuk refers to a variety of subjects such as a city in Iowa, a Native American chief, and a type of geological formation.

Parts of Speech:

• Noun
• Proper noun

Senses:

Noun:

1. A city in Iowa, United States, named after the Native American chief.

2. A Native American chief of the Sac and Fox tribes in the early 19th century.

3. A type of geological formation known as the Keokuk Formation, containing sedimentary rock layers and fossils.

Sample Sentences:

1. The city of Keokuk is located at the confluence of the Mississippi and Des Moines rivers.

2. Keokuk was a prominent leader who fought against the encroachment of European settlers.

3. The Keokuk Formation in the region is well-known for its abundant fossil records.

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