abwaan

Ojibwe

Etymology

From Proto-Algonquian *apwa·ni. Equivalent to abwe (“s/he roasts”) +‎ -n.

Noun

abwaan inan (plural abwaanan) (ᐊᑉᐙᓐ)

  1. roasted meat

References

  • Nora Livesay and John D. Nichols, editors (2012-2021), “abwaan”, in Ojibwe People's Dictionary‎[1], University of Minnesota
  • Ningewance, Patricia M. Zagataagan: A Northern Ojibwe Dictionary. Anishaabemowin Ikidowinan gaa-niibidebii'igaadegin dago gaye ewemitigoozhiibii'igaadegin (2009)
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