Cherokee Word of the Day: meat
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ᎭᏫᏯ
ha-wi-ya
"meat"
What It Means
The Cherokee word ha-wi-ya (ᎭᏫᏯ) means meat in English.
How to Pronounce It
Say it as ha-wi-ya. Ensure the 'h' is audible but soft at the beginning.
Using It in a Sentence
Cherokee: ᎭᏫᏯ ᎠᎩᏍᏗ ᎠᏆᏚᎵ
English: "I want to eat meat."
Cultural Context
Historically, venison (deer meat) was the primary source of animal protein for the Cherokee.
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Cherokee Word of the Day #206 — meat
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