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Lenape Talking Dictionary
By English WORD or PHRASE
By Lenape WORD or PHRASE
Detailed Entry Information
English:
menstruation
Lenape:
alawixënëwakàn [ni]
Comments
The literal meaning refers to the traditional belief that a menstruating woman should not prepare food.
Analysis
Form:
alawixënëwakàn
Structure:
ala-wixën-ë-wakàn
Meaning:
stop-cook-MP-noun