Faunamorphs & Floramorphs

A Lexicon Drawn from the Natural World

Faunamorphs & Floramorphs

A Lexicon Drawn from the Natural World

Namebine Giizis

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Namebine Giizis

Literal English Translation

Sucker Moon

Definition

Moon in April when sucker fish are most available.

Language

Ojibwe

Type

Faunamorph

Subcategory

Swimmies and Other Aquatic Life