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Where does “nyi·šwi” come from?

nyi·šwi (Proto-Algonquian): two

Definitions

  1. two

Words derived from “nyi·šwi”

  • two-spirit
  • niizh
  • niizhwaaswi
  • nisha
  • nishash
  • nyi·šwa·šika
  • ni·s