What is bird in Ojibwe?

binesi na es. Listen
a bird of a large species; a raptor (a hawk or eagle)
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What is Thunderbird in Ojibwe?

Animkiig ('Thunderbirds') are among the most powerful spiritual beings in Anishinaabe ('Ojibwe) cosmology. They maintain a special, protective relationship to Anishinaabeg (the Anishinaabe people). Although they are invisible forces, Animkiig reveal themselves through stories.
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What is Binesiwag?

Although Binesiwag are very powerful beings, they rarely bother humans, and are treated with reverence by Ojibwe people. Binesi literally means "the great bird." (Animikii means "thunderer" in Ojibwe, and Cigwe' means "thunder" in Potawatomi.) Sponsored Links.
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What does Banajaanh mean?

banajaanh - 'nestling'
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How do you say Crow in Ojibwe?

Aandeg (Crow, Crow Hop) - Ojibwe.net.
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How do you say little girl in Ojibwe?

gidaanis your daughter (2s-3s) odaanisan h/ daughter. [MN] odaanisan h/ daughter/daughters (3s-3') [BL] odaanisan h/ daughter (3s-3's)
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What caused the Anishinaabe nations to move from place to place?

Various Anishinaabe communities now exist where people settled along their journey. Subsequent population movements took place after contact with Europeans. This resulted in the Anishinaabeg moving further south into the Ohio Valley and west onto the Plains.
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Is a Phoenix the same as a Thunderbird?

The Thunderbird was a large, magical avian beast native to North America, and most commonly found in Arizona in the southwestern United States. A close relative of the phoenix, the Thunderbird could create storms as it flied and was highly sensitive to danger.
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What do Thunderbirds symbolize?

The Native Thunderbird Symbol represents power, protection, and strength. He is often seen as the most powerful of all spirits and can also transform into human form by opening his head up like a mask and taking his feathers off as if they were a mere blanket.
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What kind of bird is a Thunderbird?

It was described as having no feathers but a smooth skin and wings "composed of a thick and nearly transparent membrane." Clearly, their description more readily resembles a pteranodon, pterosaur, or pterodactyl than a large bird.
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What does Chi Miigwetch mean?

It means "thank you" in Anishinaabemowin, also known as Ojibwa. And it's not just guests: Duncan McCue, the host of Cross Country Checkup, ends every show with "chi-miigwech," which means "big thank you."
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What does ogema mean in Ojibwe?

a leader (male): a boss, a chief, a king.
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What does Bamapii mean in Ojibwe?

later, after a while, eventually.
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How do you say shut up in Ojibwe?

In Ojibwe we don't say “Shut up” we say “Gidoombiigiz” which literally translates to “You're making noise” or “You are noisy” and I think that's weird.
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How do you say heart in Ojibwe?

gide' your heart (2s-0s)
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How do you say hummingbird in Ojibwe?

Learning the Ojibwe Word for Hummingbird: Boozhoo Nana Boozhoo | KAXE.
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What is Raven in Ojibwe?

common raven. ; Corvus corax. ] See also: gaagaagiw na [ML]
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