hvshi

Choctaw

Alternative forms

• hashi (modern)
• hạshi (Byington/Swanton)
• haši (Mississippi)

Etymology

Cognate with Chickasaw hasi, Alabama hasi, Mikasuki haasi, Creek hvse

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /həshí(ʔ)/
• Transcription: hashi'

Noun

hʋshi (alienable)

1. sun
2. luminary, light
3. sunflower
4. moon
5. lunar month, month

Derived terms

• hʋshi aiokatula (“west”)
• hʋshi akochaka (“east”)
• hʋshi kanʋlli (“hour”)