Karuk Dictionary
by William Bright and Susan Gehr (© Karuk Tribe)
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pihnêefich / pihneef- coyote
ishávaas child of deceased sibling (term of address commonly used by Coyote)
pihneefích'anamahach coyote pup
shuuuuhuuuu imitation of Coyote's howl
sishanayâamach pretty one having a penis, a name given to Coyote
chánhaayfur exclamation of Coyote when interrupted while raping a girl (T11.24)
pihnêefha / pihnêefhi- to howl like a coyote ; to make a whooping cry (as in the war dance)
tishráam ishkuuntíhan by-name for coyote