Northern Pomo Online Talking Dictionary


English to Northern Pomo

Northern Pomo to English

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soap
hawon
noun
soap; from Spanish for soap: jabón
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soap
ʔam
noun
soap

Soaproot was used to wash baskets. There is a bulb at the end that was pounded and that gives the soapy substance. The root is a tough, stringy fiber; it was folded over and tied, and then used as a comb or brush. Edna said you couldn't use it with warm water, though, as it gets gummy - you have to use cold water.

see also: soaproot
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Word of the Day: May 17, 2025


"X" basket pattern
hajak
noun
"X" basket pattern, basket pattern in the form of an "X"

see also: "X" basket design
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