mashkᵘ
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Etymology
From Proto-Algonquian *maθkwa. Cognate with Southern East Cree ᒪᔅᒄ (maskw).
Pronunciation
- (Mamit) IPA(key): /mahkʷ/
- (Sheshatshiu) IPA(key): /məʃkʷ/
- (Uashat) IPA(key): /mwaːʃkʷ/
- (Pessamit) IPA(key): /muʃkʷ/
Noun
mashkᵘ anim
- bear (generic)
- black bear, Ursus americanus
See also
- uapashkᵘ
- mamushush
References
Mailhot, J., MacKenzie, M., & Junker, M.-O. (2013). In Online Innu Dictionary. Retrieved from http://www.innu-aimun.ca/dictionary.