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Part of speech

noun animate

Definition

woodchuck, groundhog (Marmota monax)

Noun Forms

Plural:
munimqehsuwok
Diminutive:
munimqehsis

Example Sentences

Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey English
Munimqehs nomiyusit eli-pokotahsit nit-te wesuwe-pisessin walokuk. If the groundhog sees his shadow, he goes back into his den.
Munimqehs, aha, nit apc nil mecimiw nulsotomon. Keq cel? Groundhog, yes, that's another [word] I used to like to hear. What else? (ID)
Eci-miyawikit nemiyukot munimqehs yut-te piliw yaliyayek kuspemok. We saw the cutest woodchuck just recently while we were at the lake.
Ikolisomanok 'tihmuwaniya munimqehs nekom-ote 'kiskum. The white people have a day set aside for the groundhog.
Ma yaq nomiyusiw munimqehs wolaku. It's said the groundhog didn’t see himself yesterday. (MA)

Audio Recordings

Recording Type Speaker
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