mashkᵘ

Montagnais

Etymology

From Proto-Algonquian *maθkwa. Cognate with Southern East Cree ᒪᔅᒄ (maskw).

Pronunciation
  • (Mamit) IPA(key): /mahkʷ/
  • (Sheshatshiu) IPA(key): /məʃkʷ/
  • (Uashat) IPA(key): /mwaːʃkʷ/
  • (Pessamit) IPA(key): /muʃkʷ/

Noun

mashkᵘ anim

  1. bear (generic)
  2. black bear, Ursus americanus

See also
  • uapashkᵘ
  • mamushush

References

Mailhot, J., MacKenzie, M., & Junker, M.-O. (2013). In Online Innu Dictionary. Retrieved from http://www.innu-aimun.ca/dictionary.

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