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knewolek'

Dictionary entry

knewolek' • vi e-class • it is long (worms, ropes, etc.)

Lexicon record # 940 | Source reference(s): R208

Other paradigm form

  • attributive 3sg/3pl knewolekeen JE84 MRH1950-1:16

Derived phrase or compound

  • Knewolek' "big snake monster in creation stories"

Sentence examples (4)

  1. Keech knewolek'.
    It is tall.

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    — Aileen Figueroa, Elicited Sentences (LJC-03-1-1b, 2001)

  2. knewolekeen leyolekws
    long snake

    — Carrie Roberts, Yurok field notebook 1 (MRH1, 1950)

  3. Knewolek' 'ue-werhl
    (It has a) long tail.

    — Carrie Roberts, Yurok field notebook 1 (MRH1, 1950)

  4. knewolekeen laayekws
    long road

    — Carrie Roberts, Yurok field notebook 1 (MRH1, 1950)