Cherokee Word of the Day: turtle

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What It Means

The Cherokee word da-gi-si (ᏓᎩᏏ) means turtle in English.

How to Pronounce It

Say it as da-gi-si. The 'gi' sounds like 'gee' in 'geese'.

Using It in a Sentence

Cherokee: ᏓᎩᏏ ᎤᏓᎾᏓ

English: "The turtle is slow."

Cultural Context

Turtle shells are dried and used as leg rattles by women during the Stomp Dance.

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Cherokee Word of the Day #159 — turtle

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