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pohl-kwe-nee poh-sey

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pohl-kwe-nee poh-seynp • moldy madrone berry (berries)

Lexicon record # 5670 | Source reference(s): MRH:APS2:129
Derivation: literally, "moldy madrone berry" (pohl-kwe'n "it is moldy", poh-sey "madrone berry")

Florence Shaughnessy (MRH:APS2:129): "Would smoke them enough to get moisture out and then hang in a basket until a certain stage of moldiness. Also would dry them and use as medicine for cut fingers."