kapsuun

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Yup'ik[edit]

Etymology[edit]

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

Noun[edit]

kapsuun

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

References[edit]

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