makwa

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English[edit]

Alternative forms[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Mandarin 馬褂马褂 (mǎguà).

Noun[edit]

makwa

  1. A short Chinese outer jacket.

Algonquin[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Ojibwe makwa, from Proto-Algonquian *maθkwa.

Pronunciation[edit]

Noun[edit]

makwa

  1. bear (mammal)

Ojibwe[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Proto-Algonquian *maθkwa.

Noun[edit]

makwa (Canadian syllabics spelling ᒪᐦᑾ, plural makwag)

  1. bear (Ursidae)

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