Cherokee Word of the Day: squirrel
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ᏌᎶᎵ
sa-lo-li
"squirrel"
What It Means
The Cherokee word sa-lo-li (ᏌᎶᎵ) means squirrel in English.
How to Pronounce It
Say it as sa-lo-li. Keep the 'lo-li' light and rhythmic.
Using It in a Sentence
Cherokee: ᏌᎶᎵ ᎬᏩᎦᏘ
English: "The squirrel is looking at me."
Cultural Context
Squirrels are common throughout the traditional Cherokee homelands in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
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Cherokee Word of the Day #157 — squirrel
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