W̓ùik̓ala

English

Etymology

Unadapted borrowing from Heiltsuk W̓ùik̓ala.

Noun

W̓ùik̓ala

  1. Alternative form of Oowekyala.
    • 2024, Daniel Frim, Understanding Composite Text Structure: A Problem in the Comparative Study of Oral-Traditional Literature‎[1], Harvard University, Graduate School of Arts and Science, page 88:
      While the name “Hənλikʷənas” does not seem to be fully analyzable in Kwak’ala, it is, apparently, analyzable in W̓uik̓ala, a closely related language spoken by the Wuikinuxv people.

Heiltsuk

Alternative forms

Noun

W̓ùik̓ala

  1. (Oowekyala) Oowekyala.

Usage notes

  • Typographically, the comma above is often above on the left of capital letter instead of above, but remains above with lowercase letters.
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