hvshi

Choctaw

Alternative forms
  • hashi (modern)
  • hạshi (Byington/Swanton)
  • haši (Mississippi)

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /həshí(ʔ)/
  • Transcription: hashi'

Etymology

Cognate with Chickasaw hasi, Alabama hasi, Mikasuki haasi, Creek hvse

Noun

hʋshi (alienable)

  1. sun
  2. luminary, light
  3. sunflower
  4. moon
  5. lunar month, month

Derived terms
  • hʋshi aiokatula (“west”)
  • hʋshi akochaka (“east”)
  • hʋshi kanʋlli (“hour”)
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