I. ˈärkə̇nˌsȯ, ˈȧk-, rap. also -k ə ŋˌ- noun
( plural arkansas -ȯ(z))
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: French (recorded in the 17th century also as Acansa, Acansas ), of American Indian origin
: quapaw
II. adjective
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: from Arkansas, state in the south central U.S., from arkansas (I)
: of or from the state of Arkansas : of the kind or style prevalent in Arkansas