néxish
noun
LanguageCahuilla
Meaning- The coyote gourd (Cucurbita foetidissima), a wild plant related to squash, the fruits of which can be used for soap.
- coyote gourd
- The coyote gourd is a wild plant similar to squash. Its fruits can be used to make soap.
néxish kwi'i pe'esul pe'em puyax.
The coyote gourd is used to make soap.
Part of speechnoun
Usage noteKnown scientifically as Cucurbita foetidissima.
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