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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

  1. 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