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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 |