Cherokee Word of the Day: turkey
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ᎬᎾ
gv-na
"turkey"
What It Means
The Cherokee word gv-na (ᎬᎾ) means turkey in English.
How to Pronounce It
Say it as gv-na. The 'gv' sounds like a nasalized 'uh' similar to 'un' in 'under'.
Using It in a Sentence
Cherokee: ᎬᎾ ᎠᎩᏍᏗ ᎠᏆᏚᎵ
English: "I want to eat turkey."
Cultural Context
Wild turkeys were a major food source and their feathers were used for traditional capes.
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Cherokee Word of the Day #153 — turkey
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