Reconstruction:Proto-Algonquian/ši·w-

This Proto-Algonquian entry contains reconstructed terms and roots. As such, the term(s) in this entry are not directly attested, but are hypothesized to have existed based on comparative evidence.

Proto-Algonquian

Etymology

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Noun

*ši·w- inan

  1. (Eastern) salt
    Synonym: (Central) *ši·wihta·kani
  • *ši·wihta·kani

Descendants

  • Abenaki: siwan
  • Lenape:
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