huskanasquaw

English

Etymology

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Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈhʌskənəˌskwɔː/

Noun

huskanasquaw (plural huskanasquaws)

1. (historical) A Powhatan initiation ritual for girls.

   Coordinate term: huskanaw