nishk

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Etymology

From Proto-Algonquian *nexka. Cognate with Atikamekw niska, Plains Cree ᓂᐢᑲ, Southern East Cree ᓂᔅᒃ (nisk), Northern East Cree ᓂᔅᒃ (nisk), Cheyenne héna'e, Ojibwe nika.

Pronunciation

  • (Uashat-Sheshatshiu) IPA(key): /nɨʃk/
  • (Mamit) IPA(key): /nɨhk/
  • (Pessamit) IPA(key): /nəʃk/

Noun

nishk anim (diminutive nishkiss)

  1. goose (general), Branta canadensis

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References

Mailhot, J., MacKenzie, M., & Junker, M.-O. (2013). In Online Innu Dictionary. Retrieved from http://www.innu-aimun.ca/dictionary.