nitaꞌ
[ni-ta]
noun
LanguageChickasaw
Meaning- bear (animal)
- A large, heavy mammal with thick fur, often found in forests.
Nitaꞌ chito moshni.
The big bear is sleeping.
Pronunciationni-ta
Part of speechnoun
Registerneutral
Usage noteUsed to describe the animal when seen in the wild or discussed in traditional narratives.
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