Detailed Entry Information

English:broom; turkey wing used to sweep the Big House

Lenape:chikhikàn [ni]

Sample Sentences

English:I grabbed a broom.

Lenape:nëwèchilahtu chikhikàn.

Comments

A contracted form of "turkey" is used in compounding.

Analysis

Form:

chikhikàn

Structure:

chik-hikàn

Meaning:

turkey-tool