Contionary:*mōka-si

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This Proto-Alopian entry contains reconstructed words 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-Alopian

Etymology

From Proto-Algonquian *mahkate·w.[1]

Noun

**mōka-si

  1. black

Descendants

  • Forest Alopian:
    • Siwa: (taboo) moasi (“black bear”)

References

  1. ^ Proulx, Paul (1988). "Algic Color Terms". Anthropological Linguistics. Heatherton, NS: The Trustees of Indiana University. 30 (2): 135–149. JSTOR 30027976.