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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.
she (lit.: it) is stuck up
(it is) rash, unwise, self-important, egotistical
(it is) wary, cautious
presents
ladies' fern
prostitute (literally, it sells its private parts)
alongside of the fence
fence
it is stacked
cord of wood
roasted white corn
roasted corn mush
partition
window
balloon
the process of learning
pregnant animal
drag, car (old word) (literally, it is dragging itself)
drag harrows
in the yard
harness (for an animal)
the act of measuring
celebration, party
fried meat
it is leaning against something
what it burns (in the way of fuel)
it contains something; a container
taxi
stairs, ladder
swing
gill
(it is) limp
container
praying mantis
stereo, radio
war, fight
accidents (continuous)
dictionary
it is easy
reserved or booked venue
sales, bargains
something thrown away, discards
spring tonic for males
clothes dryer
on its ear
it is dyed, coloured
bridge
thousand
ten
hoof
it is dyed
Gibson Reserve (literally, maple tree)
musk melon, cantaloupe (lit: fruit is beginning to ripen)
orchard, berry field
different or variety of hanging fruits
cooked fruit, stewed fruit
benches, pews
War Dance (of the Osage), Rain Dance
Osage people
scarecrow
rototiller
chainsaw
sales
window pane
anti-freeze
whole corn roasted on an open fire
starch
mounds
baked potatoes
dock
Multiple Sclerosis
omen
omen
profit
profit, investment
saplings, young trees
Sharpened Stick Dance
Little Horses Dance
it is difficult
kick
dusk, twilight
every day, many days
this day
day usage
months
roller skates or roller blades
they (m) are roller skating or roller blading
shelves, shelving
jolly jumper
football (literally, long ball)
hanging hoop
hoop (laying down)
hoop