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neee-gem

Dictionary entry

neee-gemn • flint, obsidian

Lexicon record # 2186 | Source reference(s): R230 JE55 JE97
Semantic domains: rocks and inanimate natural objects; ceremonies and dances

Special meanings or uses

  • lo-'o-gey neee-gem obsidian R230

  • muen-chey neee-gem white flint (ceremonial use) R230

  • pe-ko-yoh neee-gem red obsidian FS(B209)

Short recording (1) | Sentence examples (9)

  1. neee-gem "obsidian" (spoken by Jessie Van Pelt)

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