Where does “manoominike-giizis” come from?
manoominike-giizis (Ojibwe) comes from Ojibwe giizis — sun.
manoominike-giizis (Ojibwe): the moon of ricing, occurring in August or September
Definitions
- the moon of ricing, occurring in August or September
Ancestry of “manoominike-giizis”, step by step
manoominike-giizis traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Ojibwe giizis
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ojibwe | giizis | sun |
via Ojibwe manoominike
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ojibwe | manoominike | s/he rices, harvests wild rice |