nibi

From Ojibwe nibi, from Proto-Algonquian *nepyi, from Proto-Algic *nepiʔi (“water”).

nibi

1. water

nibi

1. Rōmaji transcription of にび

Inherited from Proto-Algonquian *nepyi, from Proto-Algic *nepiʔi (“water”).

• IPA^(key): /nɪˈbɪ/

nibi inan (stem nibyi-, locative nibiing, distributive locative nibiikaang)

1. water

   Anaamakamig bimaabikisin i'iw nibi.

   The water line runs under the ground.

   Wegonen minikwewin eyaayan. Nitii na, nibi na, maagizhaa gaapii.

   What do you have to drink? Tea? Water? Or maybe coffee?

• -bii
• -gam-

• The Ojibwe People's Dictionary https://ojibwe.lib.umn.edu/main-entry/nibi-ni

(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)

nibi m

1. kite (bird)
2. red kite (sp. Milvus milvus)

• Piedmontese Dictionary https://www.dissionaripiemonteis.com/