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Etymology

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From unknown Proto-Algonquian element, perhaps related to *wi·sa·wi·- (yellow, prenoun), + *-imini (berry), compare páakiim (cranberry), wtéehiim (strawberry). Cognate with Unami wisahkim (grape).

Noun

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wíisakiim inan

  1. grape

References

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  • O'Meara, John (2014) “wíisakiim”, in Delaware-English/English-Delaware Dictionary (Heritage), Toronto: University of Toronto Press, published 1996, →ISBN