ex̱

Squamish

Etymology

Cognate with Halkomelem áx̱e (“Canada goose”) and Lushootseed ʔəx̌aʔ (“snow goose”).

Noun

ex̱

  1. wild goose, brent; specifically Canada goose (Branta canadensis)

References

  • Aert H. Kuipers (1967), “ʔəx̆”, in The Squamish Language: Grammar, Texts, Dictionary (Janua Linguarum, Series Practica; 73), The Hague/Paris: Mouton & Co., page 389
  • Aert H. Kuipers (1969), “ʔəx̆”, in The Squamish Language: Grammar, Texts, Dictionary (Janua Linguarum, Series Practica; 73), The Hague/Paris: Mouton & Co., page 93
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