pakahqaha, paqahqaha
noun animate
(bird, various species) woodpecker
Plural :
pakahqahawok, paqahqahawok
Possessed :
'pakahqahamol, 'paqahqahamol
Diminutive :
pakahqahahsis, paqahqahahsis
Example Sentences :
| Passamaquoddy-Maliseet | English Phrase |
|---|---|
| Pakahqaha eci-ksikihik wihton, 'saputehtehmon-ote wolokasq naka stahqonul kiluwahat wahantuhs. | The woodpecker, which has a sharp beak, chips through bark and the wood of the tree in search of insects. |
Notes :
(originally, more specifically, the yellow-bellied sapsucker, Sphyrapicus varius, according to Chamberlain [1899])
Audio Recordings :
| Audio Recording | Type of Recording | Authored by |
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| word | Dolly | |
| word | Stephanie | |
| example | Dolly | |
| Example | Nancy |