Detailed Entry Information

English:January (Ground Squirrel Month)

Lenape:Enikwsi kishux [ni]

Historical Example

Arneekwsee keeshooh [1824] January (squirrel moon)

Comments

Unstressed /ë/ is elided.

Analysis

Form:

enikwsi kishux

Structure:

enikwës-i kishux

Meaning:

ground.squirrel-cnct moon