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

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

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 (aapakos, “rat”)
  • Atikamekw: apokocic (“mouse”)
• 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