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Part of speech

noun animate

Definition

snail, slug; (in oral tradition) name of a slug-like or snail-like water monster

Noun Forms

Plural:
wiwilomeqok, wiwilomeqiyik
Diminutive:
wiwilomeqsis

Example Sentences

Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey English
Nit Wiwilomeq kotama nomihtuwon ktahkomiq; kesq-ote eli-wisokiyat, mam-ote cicokahtehsin. The giant slug did not see the land, so as he was hurrying along, he ran ashore. (LM)

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