Reconstruction:Proto-Algonquian/(w)a·pikwehs

This Proto-Algonquian entry contains reconstructed words and roots. As such, the term(s) in this entry are not directly attested, but are hypothesized to have existed based on comparative evidence.

Proto-Algonquian

Alternative forms

*(w)a·pikwehsa

Etymology

*(w)a·pikwa +‎ *-ehs

Noun

*(w)a·pikwehs

mouse

Descendants

Plains Algonquian:
- Cheyenne: hóhkeehe (with diminutive /hk/ in place of expected /hp/)
Central Algonquian:
- Cree: ᐋᐸᑯᐢ (âpakos, “rat”)
Eastern Algonquian:
- Unami: possibly pukwès (“mouse”)

References

Ives Goddard, Pre-Cheyenne *y, in In Honor of Mary Haas: From the Haas Festival Conference, page 358