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Part of speech

noun animate

Definition

corpse, dead person's body

Noun Forms

Plural:
puwinuwok
Diminutive:
puwinuhsis

Notes

(also, 'puwin; compare mehcinewin)

Example Sentences

Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey English
Puwin 'cocahkumol mec-ote pomawsuwol. A corpse's soul is still alive.
Puwin tkiye naka citoniye. A dead person's body turns cold and stiff.

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