Cherokee Word of the Day: beaver

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What It Means

The Cherokee word do-ya (ᏙᏯ) means beaver in English.

How to Pronounce It

Say it as do-ya. The 'do' sounds like 'doe'.

Using It in a Sentence

Cherokee: ᏙᏯ ᎤᏪᏴ ᏓᏁᎳ

English: "Beavers live in the river."

Cultural Context

Beavers were respected for their industry and engineering abilities in the waterways.

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Cherokee Word of the Day #177 — beaver

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