Detailed Entry Information

English:it is white

Lenape:ope [vii]

Sample Sentences

English:This dish is white.

Lenape:Ope yu lokèns.

Historical Example

Oóápaa [1824] white

Comments

/w/ is elided in final position after a vowel.

Analysis

Form:

ope

Structure:

op-e-w

Meaning:

white-vb-3