English

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Etymology

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From Mandarin 馬褂马褂 (mǎguà).

Noun

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makwa

  1. A short Chinese outer jacket.

Algonquin

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Etymology

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From Ojibwe makwa, from Proto-Algonquian *maθkwa.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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makwa

  1. bear (mammal)

Ojibwe

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Etymology

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From Proto-Algonquian *maθkwa.

Noun

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makwa (Canadian syllabics spelling ᒪᐦᑾ, plural makwag)

  1. bear (Ursidae)

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