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SṈE₭E¸
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Saanich
Etymology
From str S-<pos:nominalizing prefix> <alt:*ṈE₭E¸>.
Noun
noun 1
great blue heron, crane (Ardea herodias species)
Usage notes
Often translated as “crane” by native speakers, especially in storytelling or folklore. However, the term more accurately refers to the great blue heron, a large wading bird commonly found in the region.
See also
str LIMES Antigone canadensis species
References
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str Herons