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Animals
Ojibwe words for animals
Term | Definition |
---|---|
amoo | bee |
Memengwaa | butterfly |
Zagime | mosquito |
Oojiins | fly |
Asabikeshiinh | spider |
Enigoons | ant |
Bapakine | grasshopper |
Opiichi | robin |
Aandeg | crow |
Diindiisi | bluejay |
Ininishib | mallard |
Zhiishiib | duck |
Bine | partridge |
Gayashk | seagull |
Maang | loon |
Wewe | snow goose |
Giniw | golden eagle |
Migizi | bald eagle |
Aginjibagwesi | American gold finch |
Baaka'aakwenh | chicken |
Giigoonh | fish |
Amik | beaver |
Waagosh | fox |
Bizhiw | lynx |
Jejiibajikii | elephant |
Nigig | Otter |
Esiban | raccoon |
Zhigaag | skunk |
Chiimemaangishe | donkey |
Makwa | bear |
Zhaangweshi | mink |
Zhingos | weasle |
Waawaashkeshi | deer |
Mooz | moose |
Ma’iingan | wolf |
Moose | worm |
Mashkodebizhiki | buffalo |
Waabooz | rabbit |
Bebezhigooganzhii | horse |
Gookoosh | pig |
Bizhiki | cow |
Animosh | dog |
Gaazhagens | cat |
Maanadik | goat |
Waawaabiganoojiinh | mouse |
Ajidamoo | squirrel |
Agongos | chipmunk |
Ginebig | snake |