ŦEḴI¸

Saanich

Noun

ŦEḴI¸ (Americanist spelling θə́qiʔ)

  1. sockeye salmon (Oncorhynchus nerka)
    Synonym: ŚW̱SELÁWE¸ (ceremonial name)

References

  • Timothy Montler (2018), SENĆOŦEN: A Dictionary of the Saanich Language‎[1], electronic edition, Victoria, BC: W̱SÁNEĆ School Board, page 697
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