esiban

Algonquin

Etymology

Etymology tree
Proto-Algonquian *e·hsepana
Algonquin esiban

    Inherited from Proto-Algonquian *e·hsepana.

    Noun

    esiban

    1. raccoon

    Ojibwe

    Etymology

    Etymology tree
    Proto-Algonquian *e·hsepana
    Ojibwe esiban

      Inherited from Proto-Algonquian *e·hsepana.

      Noun

      esiban anim (plural esibanag, diminutive esibanens, pejorative esibanish)

      1. raccoon, Procyon lotor
        Nimaamaa ko ogii-nookizwaan iniw esibanan.
        My mother used to cook raccoon tender.

      References

      • Nora Livesay and John D. Nichols, editors (2012-2021), “esiban”, in Ojibwe People's Dictionary‎[1], University of Minnesota
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