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cʼuniis

noun

LanguageAhtna (United States)

Meaning
  1. an animal spirit that can cause sickness
  2. In traditional belief, this refers to a specific type of spirit associated with animals that is thought to have the power to make people sick.
Examples

Cʼuniis kʼełeʼ.

The spirit caused sickness.

Part of speechnoun

Usage noteThis term relates to traditional Ahtna cultural and spiritual concepts.

Status: Adapted from English Wiktionary — awaiting native speaker review

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