Detailed Entry Information

English:rattlesnake

Lenape:shixikwe [na]

Associated image for entry 'rattlesnake'

Sample Sentences

English:A rattlesnake is rattling.

Lenape:Shixikwe pè shëshuhwit.

Historical Example

Sheeheekwaa [1824]

Comments

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

Analysis

Form:

shixikwe

Structure:

shixikwew

Meaning:

rattlesnake