Detailed Entry Information

English:tongue

Lenape:wilanu [ni]

Sample Sentences

English:He likes to eat deer's tongue.

Lenape:Winkitàm ahtuhwi wilanu.

Historical Example

Wyeranou [1633]
Hyrano [1648]
Wéélarnoa [1824]

Comments

/ëw/ is realized as /u/.

Analysis

Form:

wilanu

Structure:

wilanëw

Meaning:

tongue