Contionary:*meskwa

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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 *ameθkwa. Cognate with Algonquin amik and Cree ᐊᒥᐢᐠ (amisk), among others.

Noun

**meskwa

  1. beaver, beaver meat

Descendants