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Lenape Talking Dictionary
By English WORD or PHRASE
By Lenape WORD or PHRASE
Detailed Entry Information
English:
pumpkin; winter squash
Lenape:
kèskùnthàk [ni]
Sample Sentences
English:
I have one pumpkin.
Lenape:
Nulhatu kwëti kèskùnthàkw.
Historical Example
Schúntach [1648] pumpkins
Kaaskóndhuk [1824] squash
Comments
Note: final /w/ is not an original part of the word although added by some speakers by analogy with other words ending in /kw/. Compare the related forms: pumpkins, pumpkin pie.
Analysis
Form:
kèskùnthàkw
Structure:
kèskùnthàk
Meaning:
pumpkin