Northern Pomo Online Talking Dictionary


English to Northern Pomo

Northern Pomo to English

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gather
jime
verb
gather (clover, seaweed, moss, "something that adheres to something")

when Elenor described so jimen "gathering clover," she said: "cutting the (stems) with your hands, you know you pull it. Digging, you know? And leave the stem in the ground, half way, you cut with your hand. You chop that off, leave the roots down, just take the top."
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Word of the Day: May 20, 2024


will crush
jawatkʰemna
verb
will crush (with rear/body, knife)

see also: will break apart, will destroy
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