xostun

Hupa

Etymology

Related to xosta:n (“six (things)”). For a similar pairing, compare Ahtna gistaani (“six things”) and gistaanne (“six people”).

Numeral

xostun

  1. six people

References

  • Golla, Victor et al. (1996), Hupa Language Dictionary Second Edition, Humboldt, California: Hoopa Valley Tribe, page 86
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