Where does “wiyusënchu” come from?
wiyusënchu (Unami) comes from Unami wiyus, from Proto-Algonquian wi·yawehsi — meat.
wiyusënchu (Unami): A dish serving meat or which is used to serve meat; a meat platter
Definitions
- A dish serving meat or which is used to serve meat; a meat platter
Ancestry of “wiyusënchu”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unami | wiyus | meat |
| 2 | Proto-Algonquian | wi·yawehsi | meat |