Liq̓ʷala

English

Etymology

Unadapted borrowing from Kwak'wala Liq̓ʷala (“NAPA”).

Noun

Liq̓ʷala sg or pl

  1. NAPA spelling of Liq’wala.
    • 2022-2024, “About”, in Wei Wai Kum Treaty:
      In Liq̓ʷala, the word Liǧwiłdax̌w refers to a large sea worm that cannot be easily killed. If it is cut up, the separate pieces survive and will swim away. The term therefore means “unkillable thing” [...].

Kwak'wala

Alternative forms

Noun

Liq̓ʷala

  1. Liq’wala
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