Reconstruction:Proto-Algonquian/ša·ʔša:kwemini

This Proto-Algonquian 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-Algonquian

Etymology

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From unknown element *ša·ʔša:kwe- +‎ *-mini (“berry, nut”).

Noun

*ša·ʔša:kwemini

1. bunchberry (Cornus canadensis)

Descendants

• Central Algonquian:
  • Cree:
    • Woods Cree: sa·sa·komina·n
    • Southern East Cree: ᔖᔖᑯᒥᓐᐦ (shaashaakominh)
    • Mi'kmaq: ŭsogomanŭl
    • Montagnais: shashakuminan
  • Ojibwe: zhaashaagomin