Cherokee Word of the Day: Grass

Welcome to the Osiyo.net Cherokee Word of the Day series! Each day we teach you a new Cherokee word — in the Cherokee syllabary, with phonetic pronunciation, meaning, and cultural context.

What It Means

The Cherokee word ga-nu-lv-di (ᎦᏄᎸᏗ) means Grass in English.

How to Pronounce It

Say it as ga-nu-lv-di. 'Nu' sounds like the word 'new'.

Using It in a Sentence

Cherokee: ᎦᏄᎸᏗ ᎢᏤᎢ.

English: "The grass is green."

Cultural Context

Different types of grasses are used for weaving mats and traditional housing materials.

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Cherokee Word of the Day #137 — Grass

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