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English:tufted titmouse (type of bird)
Lenape:tànktiyas [na]
Associated image for entry 'tufted titmouse (type of bird)'

Comments

The name is built on the root /-tank-/ "small" plus the name for a Bluejay, so Small Bluejay

Analysis

Form:
tànktiyas
Structure:
tànktiyas
Meaning:
tufted.titmouse