Cherokee Word of the Day: green corn
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ᏎᎷ ᎢᏥᏘ
se-lu i-tsi-ti
"green corn"
What It Means
The Cherokee word se-lu i-tsi-ti (ᏎᎷ ᎢᏥᏘ) means green corn in English.
How to Pronounce It
Say it as se-lu i-tsi-ti. The 'i' in 'itsiti' is pronounced like the 'e' in 'see'.
Using It in a Sentence
Cherokee: ᏎᎷ ᎢᏥᏘ ᎢᏳ.
English: "It is Green Corn time."
Cultural Context
The Green Corn Ceremony (Selu Itsiti) is the most significant annual event, marking the harvest and renewal.
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Cherokee Word of the Day #309 — green corn
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