Kano

[kah-noh]

noun

a city in N Nigeria.

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Contemporary Examples of kano

On Wednesday, two young female suicide bombers detonated in a crowded market in Kano State.
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Historical Examples of kano

Being merely a woman, old Kano did not think of presenting her.
The Dragon Painter
Mary McNeil Fenollosa
Even as Kano stared the drop fell heavily, plashing on his hand.
The Dragon Painter
Mary McNeil Fenollosa
"Come now, this is much better," said Kano, with a genial smile.
The Dragon Painter
Mary McNeil Fenollosa
Kano's politeness could not hide, entirely, a shudder of antipathy.
The Dragon Painter
Mary McNeil Fenollosa
Is it possible that you do not yet know the meaning of the name of Kano?
The Dragon Painter
Mary McNeil Fenollosa

British Dictionary definitions for kano

Kano

noun

a state of N Nigeria: consists of wooded savanna in the south and scrub vegetation in the north. Capital: Kano. Pop: 9 383 682 (2006). Area: 20 131 sq km (7773 sq miles)

a city in N Nigeria, capital of Kano state: transport and market centre. Pop: 674 100 (1996 est)

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