hvshi

Choctaw

Alternative forms

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

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Muskogean *xasiCi (“sun”). Cognate with Chickasaw hasi, Alabama hasi, Mikasuki haasi and Creek hvse.

Pronunciation

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

Noun

hʋshi (alienable)

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

Derived terms

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