Contionary:*meskwa

This entry contains reconstructed terms and roots. As such, the term(s) in this entry are not directly attested, but are hypothesized to have existed based on comparative evidence.

Proto-Alopian

Etymology

From Proto-Algonquian *ameθkwa. Cognate with Algonquin amik and Cree ᐊᒥᐢᐠ (amisk), among others.

Noun

*meskwa

1. beaver, beaver meat

Descendants

• Forest Alopianː
  • Siwa: mỉsko