Cherokee Word of the Day: sacred tobacco
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ᏣᎳᎦᏴᎵ
tsa-la-ga-yv-li
"sacred tobacco"
What It Means
The Cherokee word tsa-la-ga-yv-li (ᏣᎳᎦᏴᎵ) means sacred tobacco in English.
How to Pronounce It
Say it as tsa-la-ga-yv-li. The 'yv' sounds like the 'y' in 'yes' combined with the nasal 'v'.
Using It in a Sentence
Cherokee: ᏣᎳᎦᏴᎵ ᎤᏟ ᎢᏳᏓᎵᏍᏗ.
English: "Sacred tobacco is very important."
Cultural Context
Also known as 'Old Tobacco', this is a specific variety used exclusively for ceremony.
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Cherokee Word of the Day #318 — sacred tobacco
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