makwa

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Mandarin 馬褂／马褂 (mǎguà).

Noun

makwa

  1. A short Chinese outer jacket.

Algonquin

Etymology

From Ojibwe makwa, from Proto-Algonquian *maθkwa.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): [mʌkˈwʌ]

Noun

makwa

  1. bear (mammal)

Ojibwe

Etymology

From Proto-Algonquian *maθkwa.

Noun

makwa (Canadian syllabics spelling ᒪᐦᑾ, plural makwag)

  1. bear (Ursidae)

Derived terms

  • makokanzh
  • makoons
  • makowayaan
  • makwaanzh

Descendants

  • Ottawa: mkwa
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