huskanaw

English

Etymology

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Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈhʌskənɔː/

Noun

huskanaw (plural huskanaws)

1. (historical) A Powhatan initiation ritual for boys, involving fasting and narcotics.

   Coordinate term: huskanasquaw