kapsuun

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Yup'ik

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Etymology

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From kape (“to stab”) +‎ -cuun (“device”).

Noun

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kapsuun

  1. hypodermic needle
  2. spear for handling fish
  3. poking or stabbing device

References

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  • Steven A. Jacobson (2012) Yup’ik Eskimo Dictionary, 3rd edition, volume 1, page 330
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