Cherokee Word of the Day: bread

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What It Means

The Cherokee word ga-du (ᎦᏚ) means bread in English.

How to Pronounce It

Say it as ga-du. The 'd' in 'du' sounds slightly like a 't'.

Using It in a Sentence

Cherokee: ᎦᏚ ᏥᏳᏓᎿ.

English: "I am making bread."

Cultural Context

Traditional Cherokee bean bread (gadu) is a staple made with cornmeal and brown beans, often wrapped in corn husks.

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Cherokee Word of the Day #33 — bread

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