Nuu-chah-nulth Language

Last changed on Wed, 12/31/1969 - 16:00

paawacumł

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paawacumł
nesting moon, the time when birds begin laying their eggs

hinkuuʔasumł

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hinkuuʔasumł
dog salmon moon, dog salmon begin spawning in rivers and are harvested for smoking

sac̓upumł

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sac̓upumł
spring salmon moon, spring salmon live inland from the sea

qawašumł

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qawašumł
salmon berry moon, salmon berries ripen - first of the berry picking season

hayaskiqumł

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hayaskiqumł
gusty or windy moon, time for living inland

miłumy̓uuł

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miłumy̓uuł
becoming full moon

hinłačił

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hinłačił
crescent moon - starting to grow

huyaaqumł

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huyaaqumł
geese in formation moon, when geese return and are visible in large formations

ƛupiičḥ

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ƛupiičḥ
summer

ʔaapḥtaapi

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ʔaapḥtaapi
half moon - waxing