SṈE₭E¸

Saanich

Etymology

From S- (nominalizing prefix) +‎ *ṈE₭E¸.

Noun

SṈE₭E¸ (Americanist spelling sŋə́q̕ʷəʔ)

  1. great blue heron, crane (Ardea herodias)

Usage notes

Often translated as “crane” by native speakers, especially in storytelling or folklore. However, the term more accurately refers to the great blue heron, a large wading bird commonly found in the region.

References

  • Timothy Montler (2018), “SṈE₭E¸”, in SENĆOŦEN: A Dictionary of the Saanich Language‎[1], electronic edition, Victoria, BC: W̱SÁNEĆ School Board, page 542
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