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Day 79
ᎤᏁᎦ

white

u-ne-ga

Cherokee Word of the Day: white

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ᎤᏁᎦ

u-ne-ga

"white"

What It Means

The Cherokee word u-ne-ga (ᎤᏁᎦ) means white in English.

How to Pronounce It

Say it as u-ne-ga. 'Oo-nay-gah'.

Using It in a Sentence

Cherokee: ᎤᏁᎦ ᎩᏟ.

English: "White dog."

Cultural Context

White is the color of the South (sometimes associated with the West) and represents peace and elders.

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Cherokee Word of the Day #79 — white

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