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You can search the dictionaries in two ways. Enter an English term and then search for it in Anishnaabemowin, Cayuga or both languages (select "Any"). Or, select a letter to see the Anishinaabemowin and/or Cayuga terms beginning with that letter. "{" indicates a dependent noun - one that cannot appear without a pronoun.
bedroom
hurt, hurting
Onondaga town (literally, on the hill)
soother, pacifier, nipple
freezing rain
it is absurd, unbelievable
lie
head (owner unknown)
cabbage
milk
tooth cavity
false teeth
teeth
fang
it is forbidden, sacred, holy
trout (lit. it is lazy, idle)
it is boring, tiring
folage (literally, under the dark green)
in the leaves
Great Black Leaves (medicine)
variety of leaves
leaf
long leaves
poplar
green
dark green
mushroom
rooster comb
phallus
tripe (cow stomach lining), animal stomache
tapeworm
hermaphrodite
native mush dishes made with corn
chokecherries
vomit, vomitus
stem
drifted snow
nose
Bean Dance
rain water
scales
necklace
pine tree
well with no water, dried up well
willow, nape of neck
wood tick
(it is) regretful
it is enticing, alluring, attractive, tempting
muslin
buds
buds
long string, rope, etc.
snake
This word refers to the town of Ohsweken on Six Nations Reserve
hawk, small eagle
laneway
rows
row
dead end
flashlight, torch
hospital
flour, powder
it is precious
item that is to be pawned
pawn shop
the item to be pawned
eyeliner
Cookhouse
toy (literally, children play with it)
mobile (hanging toy)
what she plays with, a toy
wealth
playground
eye patch
prosperity
richness, wealth
wealth, it is rich
it is rotten; decayed; spoilage
hair net
scarf, bib
plaza
meeting room
hair dryer
hair brush
hair brush
hair brush
make-up items
make-up bag
window
face cloth
razor
razor blade
it is strong or ominous (medicine)
wampum
sumac
elderberry
makeup, blush, rouge
things with evil power