Cherokee Word of the Day: skunk

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What It Means

The Cherokee word di-li (ᏗᎵ) means skunk in English.

How to Pronounce It

Say it as di-li. Keep the syllables short and crisp.

Using It in a Sentence

Cherokee: ᏗᎵ ᎤᏁᎩ

English: "The skunk is smelly."

Cultural Context

The skunk is known for its defense mechanism; another word used is 'sgihli' meaning ghost.

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Cherokee Word of the Day #178 — skunk

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