waatebagaa-giizis

Ojibwe

Etymology

Literally "leaves-changing-color moon"

Noun

waatebagaa-giizis

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

Usage notes

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

Synonyms

• waatebago-giizis
• mandaamini-giizis
• moozo-giizis
• manoominike-giizis

See also

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