Reconstruction:Proto-Algonquian/ke·hke·hkwa

This Proto-Algonquian entry contains reconstructed terms and roots. As such, the term(s) in this entry are not directly attested, but are hypothesized to have existed based on comparative evidence.

Proto-Algonquian

Noun

*ke·hke·hkwa

  1. hawk, falcon

Synonyms

Descendants

  • Central Algonquian:
    • Cree-Montagnais-Naskapi
      • Southern East Cree: ᒉᐦᒉᐦᒄ (cehcehkw)
      • Montagnais: tshetshekᵘ (“northern harrier hawk”)
      • Atikamekw: kekekw
    • Menominee: kɛ·hkɛh (kɛ·hkɛ·hkok) (“hawk”)
    • Fox: kêhkêhkwa (“hawk”)
    • Miami: kiihkiihkwa (“hawk, falcon”)
    • Ojibwe: gekek (“hawk”)
  • Eastern Algonquian:

References

  • Hockett (1957)
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