Reconstruction:Proto-Algonquian/kekye·ʔta·mini

This Proto-Algonquian entry contains reconstructed terms 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 edit

Etymology edit

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From unknown element *kekye·ʔta·- +‎ *-mini (berry, nut).

Noun edit

*kekye·ʔta·mini inan[1]

  1. hazelnut

Descendants edit

  • Central Algonquian:
    • Fox: kekye·hta·hani pl (hazelnuts)
  • Eastern Algonquian: *kəkēhtāmin

References edit

  1. ^ Goddard, Ives (1982) “The Historical Phonology of Munsee”, in International Journal of American Linguistics, volume 48, number 1, Chicago: The University of Chicago, →DOI, →JSTOR, page 41