Cherokee Word of the Day: hat
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ᎠᎵᏍᏇᏚ
ah-lee-s-quay-doo
"hat"
What It Means
The Cherokee word ah-lee-s-quay-doo (ᎠᎵᏍᏇᏚ) means hat in English.
How to Pronounce It
Say it as ah-lee-s-quay-doo. The 's-quay' part sounds like the word 'sway' but with a 'q' sound.
Using It in a Sentence
Cherokee: ᎠᎵᏍᏇᏚ ᎤᎭ
English: "He has a hat."
Cultural Context
While hats are common today, Cherokee men traditionally wore turbans made of trade cloth in the 18th century.
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Cherokee Word of the Day #187 — hat
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