Ararahih'urípih
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vuhapithxáhar / vuhapithxahara- toothbrush

Dictionary Entry
lexicon ID #6637 | revised Jan 14 2016

vuhapithxáhar / vuhapithxahara- • N • toothbrush

Literally: 'tooth-washing instrument'

Derivation:  vuh pithxah-ar-a
tooth wash-INST-DEVERB

Source: WB 1565.1, p.395

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  1. vuhapithxáhar mûuk nipithxáheesh pananívuh.
    I am going to use a toothbrush to brush my teeth.
    Source: Vina Smith, Sentences: actions and instrumentals (VS-21) | read full text
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