Maskwacis

English

Etymology

From Cree ᒪᔉᐗᒌᐢ (maskwaciis), from ᒪᔉᐗ (maskwa, “bear”) + ᒌᐢ (ciis, “hill”). Literally "bear hills".

Pronunciation

• (Canada) IPA^(key): /ˈmʌskwət͡ʃiːs/
• Rhymes: -iːs

Proper noun

Maskwacis

1. An unincorporated community and hamlet in central Alberta, Canada, formerly Hobbema.

Further reading

• Maskwacis on Wikipedia.Wikipedia