texas: Meaning and Definition of

tex•as

Pronunciation: (tek'sus), [key]
— n. U.S. Naut.
  1. a deckhouse on a texas deck for the accommodation of officers.
  2. See

Tex•as

Pronunciation: (tek'sus), [key]
— n.
  1. a state in the S United States. 14,228,383; 267,339 sq. mi. (692,410 sq. km). Cap.: Austin. Abbr.: Tex., TX (for use with zip code).
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