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xay cʼayaałi

noun

LanguageAhtna (United States)

Meaning
  1. bear that is out in winter (i.e. that is not hibernating)
  2. bear that is out in winter
  3. This term refers specifically to a bear that is wandering around during the winter instead of hibernating.
Examples

Xay cʼayaałi nayi.

There is a bear out in winter.

Part of speechnoun

Usage noteLiterally translates to a bear that is out during the winter season.

Status: Adapted from English Wiktionary — awaiting native speaker review

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