Illinois Definition & Meaning

illinois
noun
  1. a midwestern state in north-central United States
  2. a member of the Algonquian people formerly of Illinois and regions to the west
  3. the Algonquian language of the Illinois and Miami

"Illinois" in song lyrics

See how illinois is used in real songs:

  • "Did your crew's name originate in Illinois?"
    Anybody Killa f/ Insane Clown Posse — Gang Related
  • "Westside hoodlum with spit shine toys, rhinestone playboy from Illinois"
    Crucial Conflict f/ Do or Die — Airplane
  • "Keep it heated stay undefeated from the Chi comma Illinois"
    J.D. (Jermaine Dupri) f/ Da Brat, Usher — The Party Continues

Words that rhyme with illinois

Usage tips for "illinois"

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