Cherokee Word of the Day: wind
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ᎤᏃᎴ
u-no-le
"wind"
What It Means
The Cherokee word u-no-le (ᎤᏃᎴ) means wind in English.
How to Pronounce It
Say it as u-no-le. Rhymes with 'who-know-lay'.
Using It in a Sentence
Cherokee: ᎤᏃᎴ ᎤᏍᏓᏯ.
English: "The wind is strong."
Cultural Context
Wind is seen as a messenger and a force that moves the spirit.
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Cherokee Word of the Day #299 — wind
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