Dakota Definition & Meaning

dakota
noun
  1. a member of the Siouan people of the northern Mississippi valley; commonly called the Sioux
  2. the area of the states of North Dakota and South Dakota
  3. the Siouan language spoken by the Dakota

"Dakota" in song lyrics

See how dakota is used in real songs:

  • "This is for my dogs in Dakota"
    69 Boyz — Woof Woof
  • "Whether it's in Denver, man, Houston, man, or North Dakota"
    Dre Dog (Andre Nickatina) f/ Equipto — Jungle
  • "From Compton to Dakota"
    Coolio f/ Ras Kass — Hit 'Em

Usage tips for "dakota"

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