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Part of speech

noun animate

Definition

(insect) dragonfly, damselfly, darning needle

Noun Forms

Plural:
apuciqahak
Locative:
apuciqahawihkuk where there are dragonflies
Diminutive:
apuciqahahsis

Notes

(see also wahantuwi-sahkat)

Example Sentences

Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey English
Apuciqaha eywacihi newu unoski. Dragonflies have four wings.
Apuciqaha not cihciqeyu, kinatpe, kamahcin kehsonul 'qatol, naka newu wonoski. Oli-skicinuwiwiya-na wahantuwi-sahkat. The dragonfly is thin, with a big head, six legs, and four wings. In Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey it is also called devil's needle.

Audio Recordings

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Example Dolly
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