mihku
noun animate
red squirrel (Tamiasciurus hudsonicus); (in general) squirrel
Plural :
mihqiyik, mihkuwiyik; mihkuwok
Possessed :
mihqemol, mihkuwemol; mihkumol
Diminutive :
mihqehsis, mihkuwehsis; mihkuhsis
Example Sentences :
| Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey | English Phrase |
|---|---|
| Mihku yalatuwe. | The red squirrel is climbing around. |
| Musa-na nomocessihkeq! Ksankewossiniya tokkiw nutuweq mihku. | Don't jump up! Lie still until you hear the squirrel. (LM) |
| Kci-mihku. Mekoseweyit mihku. Pemituwiyat mihku. | Grey squirrel. Black squirrel. Flying squirrel. (JW/LL) |
Notes :
(see also atutuwehc)
Audio Recordings :
| Audio Recording | Type of Recording | Authored by |
|---|---|---|
| word | Alberta | |
| example | Alberta | |
| Example | Nancy | |
| Example | Nancy |