łáwkwimo

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Etymology[edit]

From łáwkwi- [<łáw- (?) + -kwi- (“south”?)] + -mo.

Pronunciation[edit]

Particle[edit]

łáwkwimo

  1. the south side (of the pueblo)

Usage notes[edit]

Said in response to the question “Where did you leave it?” and found in the statements łáwkwimo omę̋hu “I'm going to the south side”, łáwkwimo othə̂mą “I live on the south side”.

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