Cherokee Word of the Day: Honeybee
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ᏩᏚᎵᏏ
wah-doo-lee-see
"Honeybee"
What It Means
The Cherokee word wah-doo-lee-see (ᏩᏚᎵᏏ) means Honeybee in English.
How to Pronounce It
Say it as wah-doo-lee-see. The word can mean both the bee and its honey.
Using It in a Sentence
Cherokee: ᏩᏚᎵᏏ ᎤᎦᎾᏍᏓ.
English: "The honey is sweet."
Cultural Context
Honey was a natural sweetener and bees are respected for their hard work.
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Cherokee Word of the Day #26 — Honeybee
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