Tag: word of interest

  • word of interest: ḡaḡabelái

    I recently came across the x̄á’isla word ḡaḡabelái. According to the Lincoln & Rath dictionary, this word has two meanings: 1) to tickle somebody 2) the star-shaped structure which often remains behind when a berry is picked Here’s a recording of the word: And here’s a picture that shows the second sense of the word:…

  • word of interest: ’eníq̓ixʷ

    ’eníq̓ixʷ is a x̄á’isla word for something called a “woodworm” or “shipworm”. Here’s how the word is pronounced: Woodworms are actually a type of beetle, which you can see here: The beetles lay eggs on trees or wood and when they hatch, the larvae start digging holes in the wood, which looks like this: As…

  • word of interest: qʷeƛemx̄λála

    I’m starting a new feature on this website that I’m calling “Word of Interest”. I was originally going to call it the “Word of the Week” but I don’t really want to be obligated to do it on a regular schedule. Instead, when I come across a x̄á’isla word that I find interesting at any…