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Reconstruction:Proto-Algonquian/(w)a·pikwehs

This Proto-Algonquian 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-Algonquian

Alternative forms
  • *(w)a·pikwehsa

Etymology

*(w)a·pikwa +‎ *-ehs

Noun

*(w)a·pikwehs

  1. mouse

Descendants
  • Plains Algonquian:
    • Cheyenne: hóhkeehe (with diminutive /hk/ in place of expected /hp/)
  • Central Algonquian:
    • Cree: ᐋᐸᑯᐢ (âpakos, “rat”)
  • Eastern Algonquian:
    • Unami: possibly pukwès (“mouse”)

References
  • Ives Goddard, Pre-Cheyenne *y, in In Honor of Mary Haas: From the Haas Festival Conference, page 358
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