Cherokee Word of the Day: spoon
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ᏗᏙᎲᏍᏗ
dee-doh-huh-s-dee
"spoon"
What It Means
The Cherokee word dee-doh-huh-s-dee (ᏗᏙᎲᏍᏗ) means spoon in English.
How to Pronounce It
Say it as dee-doh-huh-s-dee. The 'doh' is long, followed by a very short 'huh' sound.
Using It in a Sentence
Cherokee: ᏗᏙᎲᏍᏗ ᎠᏆᏚᎵ
English: "I need a spoon."
Cultural Context
Traditional spoons were hand-carved from wood, such as walnut or cedar, or fashioned from large mussel shells.
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Cherokee Word of the Day #196 — spoon
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