Definition of "kivas" []

• Plural form of kiva. (noun)

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• "Ground zero in this scenario is Technical Area 18, a complex of three rectangular buildings, called kivas, in which U.S. scientists have experimented with plutonium and uranium for more than 50 years."
• "The inclosure of the kivas is a suggestive feature, which will be discussed later, as will also the square shaft shown on the plan as attached to the principal kiva."
• "The underground "kivas" are filled with the various secret orders, corresponding to our lodges, going through their mystic ceremonies."