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Gender Masculine & Feminine
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. TEK-sus  [key]
Other Forms FormsTejas

Meaning & History

Caddo word meaning "Friend", referring to the larger Caddo nation (in opposition to enemy tribes). The name was borrowed into Spanish as texa, plural texas, and used to refer to the Caddo Nation. Diminutive is Tex.
Added 9/24/2007 by august
Edited 8/7/2014 by LMS and earthnut