Reconstruction:Proto-Algonquian/ke·hke·hkwa

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

Noun

*ke·hke·hkwa

1. hawk, falcon

Synonyms

• *awe·ʔle·wa

Descendants

• Central Algonquian:
  • Cree-Montagnais-Naskapi
    • Southern East Cree: ᒉᐦᒉᐦᒄ (cehcehkw)
    • Montagnais: tshetshekᵘ (“northern harrier hawk”)
    • Atikamekw: kekekw
  • Menominee: kɛ·hkɛh (kɛ·hkɛ·hkok) (“hawk”)
  • Fox: kêhkêhkwa (“hawk”)
  • Miami: kiihkiihkwa (“hawk, falcon”)
  • Ojibwe: gekek (“hawk”)

References

• Hockett (1957)