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Cahuilla

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-chengen-
noun
The act of moving one's body rhythmically to music.

“-chengen- ne'et.”

I will dance.

Also means
  1. to dance

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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-he'an-
noun
To hold a belief or have faith in something.

“'e-he'an-i”

Your belief.

Also means
  1. to believe

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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-hichi-
noun
To move or travel from one place to another.

“yax-hichi-ne.”

I will go now.

Also means
  1. to go

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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-hing-
noun
To move through the air with or as if with wings.

“kwing-hing-i.”

The bird flies.

Also means
  1. to fly

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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-kup-
noun
The state of resting with one's eyes closed and body relaxed.

“-kup- pen.”

I am going to sleep.

Also means
  1. to sleep

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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-muk-
noun
This word refers to experiencing illness or passing away in specific time contexts.

“nemuk”

I am sick.

Also means
  1. to be sick
  2. to die (only in perfect tenses like preterite, continuous future)

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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-ngii-
noun
To depart from your current location and return to your residence.

“tax-ngii-ye.”

He is going home today.

Also means
  1. to go home

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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-puli-
noun
To drop or descend from a higher position to a lower one.

“nemi-puli-ne.”

I am going to fall.

Also means
  1. to fall

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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-qwa'-
noun
The act of consuming food or a meal.

“-qwa'- ne'et.”

I will eat something.

Also means
  1. to eat something

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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-wayki-
noun
To consume food or participate in a meal.

“-wayki- yup.”

Come eat with us.

Also means
  1. to eat
  2. to dine

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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-wet
suffix
This suffix is attached to words to indicate that something is large in size.

“-wet”

This suffix adds the meaning of big or large to a root word.

Also means
  1. Big

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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'á'aviva
noun
An elder is an older person who is respected in the community.

“'á'aviva yé'e.”

The elder is sitting down.

Also means
  1. An elder (person)
  2. elder

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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'a'avuwet
noun
This word describes something that is old.

“'a'avuwet”

old

Also means
  1. old

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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'á'awet
noun
A fly is a small insect that flies.

“'á'awet wí'i.”

The fly is buzzing.

Also means
  1. A fly
  2. fly

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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'ákawat
noun
A plant that produces long, curved seed pods often used in traditional crafts.

“'ákawat yupí.”

He gathered the devil's claw.

Also means
  1. The devil's claw or unicorn plant (Proboscidea althaeifolia)

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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'aklakul
noun
An annual plant that has yellow flowers and seeds that can be eaten.

“'aklakul 'íi'i.”

This is a Goldfields plant.

Also means
  1. An annual plant with yellow flowers and edible seeds, Goldfields, Lasthenia californica
  2. Goldfields

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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'alukul
noun
A type of large wild water bird that often migrates in flocks.

“'alukul pé' yé'i.”

The wild goose is flying.

Also means
  1. wild goose

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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'álwet
noun
A large black bird with a loud call, often seen in groups.

“'álwet pehenye”

The crow is flying.

Also means
  1. crow

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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'alxawill
noun
The cord or string used on a traditional hunting bow.

“'alxawill kwingayax.”

The bowstring is very tight.

Also means
  1. bowstring

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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'áminat
noun
Something that has been discarded or rejected. It is also used to describe an orphan.

“'áminat yá'ash.”

The orphan is crying.

Also means
  1. That which was thrown away
  2. An orphan

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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'amíwoki
noun
A person whom one knows and with whom one has a bond of mutual affection.

“'amíwoki pen-tew.”

I see my friend.

Also means
  1. friend

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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'ámna'a
noun
A word referring to something of great size or importance. It is also used to refer to God or a spiritual being.

“'ámna'a né'tém'i puy'a.”

The great one watches over me.

Also means
  1. That which is big, great
  2. God, spirit

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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'amna'wet
noun
This word is used to describe something large or big in size.

“'amna'wet”

big

Also means
  1. big

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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'amul
noun
A type of desert plant often used as a source of food and fiber.

“'amul pe' pem-pí'yax.”

They used the agave.

Also means
  1. agave

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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'anet
noun
A specific type of large red ant found in the region.

“'anet 'ishqalis.”

The red ant is biting.

Also means
  1. A species of big, red ant

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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'áqnish
noun
A type of small bird known as a sparrow.

“'áqnish 'a'ayem.”

The sparrows are singing.

Also means
  1. A kind of sparrow

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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'ásh
noun
Any animal that is kept and cared for as a companion.

“'ásh ne-taxmi.”

That is my pet.

Also means
  1. an animal which is owned, a pet

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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'áshwet
noun
A type of shrub known as toyon.

“'áshwet kwinil.”

The toyon is green.

Also means
  1. A species of shrub, toyon, Heteromeles arbutifolia
  2. Toyon

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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'asill
noun
A plant that grows for one year and has small seeds that taste peppery.

“'asill héqey.”

The tansy mustard is bitter.

Also means
  1. An annual plant with edible, peppery seeds, tansy mustard, Descurainia pinnata.
  2. Tansy mustard

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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'ásis
noun
The daughter of one's brother.

“'ásis nemsay.”

My niece is here.

Also means
  1. niece (brother's daughter)

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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'áswet
noun
A large bird of prey that is culturally significant in Cahuilla tradition.

“'áswet paya'mi tewqal.”

The eagle looks from above.

Also means
  1. eagle

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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'atmal
noun
A small worm or grub that bores into wood.

“'atmal heqley.”

The wood-boring worm is inside.

Also means
  1. A small, wood-boring worm or grub
  2. wood-boring worm

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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'átukul
noun
A common desert shrub known for its distinct scent after rain.

“'átukul ne'an.”

I see the creosote bush.

Also means
  1. creosote bush

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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'átut
noun
The fruit of the chokecherry tree.

“'átut tá'em.”

Eat the chokecherry.

Also means
  1. chokecherry (Prunus virginiana)
  2. chokecherry

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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'avasill
noun
A specific type of willow tree native to the southwestern region.

“'avasill he'nan.”

The willow is over there.

Also means
  1. A willow of species Salix gooddingii, of southwestern US and northern Mexico.
  2. willow

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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'ávusill
noun
A type of desert plant that grows in arid environments.

“'ávusill wewech.”

The cactus is prickly.

Also means
  1. A species of cactus
  2. cactus

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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'áwal
noun
A common domesticated animal kept as a pet or for protection.

“'áwal pé' yé'i.”

That is a dog.

Also means
  1. dog

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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'ayamal
noun
A medium-sized mammal known for its mask-like markings.

“'ayamal pe'nan.”

There is a raccoon.

Also means
  1. raccoon

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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'áyill
noun
A turtle is a reptile with a hard shell that lives in water or on land.

“'áyill nénpeka'i.”

The turtle is walking slowly.

Also means
  1. turtle

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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'ayka'kal
noun
A type of plant called nightshade.

“'ayka'kal táxmil.”

The nightshade grows there.

Also means
  1. nightshade, Solanum douglasii
  2. Nightshade

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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