akʼahkǫʼ

Navajo

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Pronunciation

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Etymology

akʼah (“fat, grease”) + kǫʼ (“fire”)

Noun

akʼahkǫʼ

1. petroleum, oil
2. motor oil
3. kerosene
4. oil lamp
5. candle

See also

• tókǫʼí (petroleum)
• chidí bitooʼ (gasoline)