Quebec French Lexicon - Words From Aboriginal Languages

Words From Aboriginal Languages

Word Meaning
Achigan Black bass
Atoca Cranberry
Boucane Smoke
Carcajou Wolverine
Manitou Important individual
Micouène Large wooden spoon
Mocassin Moccasin
Ouananiche Land-locked variety of salmon

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