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===Etymology=== | ===Etymology=== | ||
From the fusion of [[contionary:ka|ka]], [[Contionary:au|au]], and [[Contionary:na|na]]. | From the fusion of [[contionary:ka|ka]] "right", [[Contionary:au|au]] "animal", and [[Contionary:na|na]] "society". Interpreted as "the animal that has the right to stay in society". | ||
===Pronunciation=== | ===Pronunciation=== | ||
Revision as of 14:54, 24 October 2024
Diluvian Code
Alternative forms
Etymology
From the fusion of ka "right", au "animal", and na "society". Interpreted as "the animal that has the right to stay in society".
Pronunciation
(Diluvian Code) IPA: /kə́ùn/
Noun
kaun
- dog
Usage Notes
This word is historically associated with dogs, but it may be used to refer to any pet.
Inflection
Descendents
- Adamic Code: kun
- Proto-Iroquoian: *kīr
- → Proto-Indo-European: *kwons
- Proto-Mongolic: *nokaï
- Proto-Sino-Tibetan: *kwajn
- Proto-Austronesian: *asu "dog", *kuḡkuḡ "puppy"
- Proto-Niger-Congo: *bhua