waatebagaa-giizis

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Ojibwe[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Literally "leaves-changing-color moon"

Noun[edit]

waatebagaa-giizis

  1. Ninth month of the year, having 30 days; September (month).
  2. October (month)

Usage notes[edit]

  • Whether waatebagaa-giizis refer to September or October depends on the region.

Synonyms[edit]

See also[edit]

Ojibwe Gregorian Calendar Months
English Ojibwe
January gichi-manidoo-giizis
February namebini-giizis
March onaabani-giizis
April iskigamizige-giizis
May zaagibagaa-giizis
June odeʼimini-giizis
July aabita-niibino-giizis
August manoominike-giizis
September waatebagaa-giizis
October binaakwe-giizis
November gashkadino-giizis
December manidoo-giizisoons
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