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Day 161
ᏐᏈᎵ

horse

so-qui-li

Cherokee Word of the Day: horse

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ᏐᏈᎵ

so-qui-li

"horse"

What It Means

The Cherokee word so-qui-li (ᏐᏈᎵ) means horse in English.

How to Pronounce It

Say it as so-qui-li. The 'qui' sounds like 'kwee'.

Using It in a Sentence

Cherokee: ᏐᏈᎵ ᎤᏍᏓᏯ

English: "The horse is fast."

Cultural Context

The word is derived from 'sa-quu-i-li' meaning 'he carries a pack on his back'.

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Cherokee Word of the Day #161 — horse

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