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zhóⁿ zhiⁿga niní íbista
(noun phrase)
Definition(s):
A cleft stick formerly used by the Omahas and Poncas as tongs and for lighting a pipe; "stick which presses (fire) against the tobacco".
gloss:
tongs,cleft stick,pipe lighter
Historic image(s):
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