aniibiish

Ojibwe

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Algonquian *ani·pyi·hši. Equivalent to aniib (“an elm”) +‎ -iish.

Noun

aniibiish inan (plural aniibiishan, locative aniibiishing, diminutive aniibiishens)

  1. a leaf
    Aditewan aniibiishan.
    The leaves are turning colors.
  2. tea
    Synonyms: nitii, aniibiishaaboo

Derived terms

See also

  • -bag-
  • -bagw

References

  • Nora Livesay and John D. Nichols, editors (2012-2021), “aniibiish”, in Ojibwe People's Dictionary‎[1], University of Minnesota
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