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Lenape Talking Dictionary

By English WORD or PHRASE

By Lenape WORD or PHRASE

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English:wild strawberry [Fragaria virginiana]; by extension, any type of strawberry
Lenape:wtehim [ni]
Associated image for entry 'wild strawberry [Fragaria virginiana]; by extension, any type of strawberry'

Comments

The name comes from the shape and color of the fruit. The initial /w/, while prominent in Munsee Delaware, is barely heard (if at all) in Oklahoma Lenape. See also /tehim/.

Analysis

Form:
wtehim
Structure:
wteh-im
Meaning:
heart-berry