tùxwána
Taos
Alternative forms
- tu‘wana (Parsons)
Etymology
Taos tùxwána “fox” is cognate with term for “coyote” in the other Tiwa languages (Picuris, Sandia Southern Tiwa, Isleta Southern Tiwa).
Noun
tùxwána I.1 (duoplural túxwaną)
- fox, coyote (mammal)
Usage notes
tùxwána usually means “fox” but can also mean “coyote”; c’ȕnéna is the usual term for “coyote”.
Synonyms
- c’ȕnéna