Cherokee Word of the Day: owl

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 wa-hu-hi (ᏩᎱᎯ) means owl in English.

How to Pronounce It

Say it as wa-hu-hi. Exhale clearly on the 'hu' and 'hi' syllables.

Using It in a Sentence

Cherokee: ᏩᎱᎯ ᏒᏃᏱ ᏓᏃᎩᎠ

English: "The owl sings at night."

Cultural Context

Owls are often associated with the spiritual realm and medicine people in Cherokee culture.

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Cherokee Word of the Day #171 — owl

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