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Lexember 2, 2024: Hair

2024-12-02

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Katnae

qemi

/'qe.mi/

n
hair (on head), mane (of lion, horse, etc.)

The Katnae probably don't see that many lions, horses, or similar animals, so when they do, the obvious word used to describe the long hairs of such an animal's mane is the one they would use for the hair on their heads.

Wharachei

qualuu

/'kʷa.lu:/

n
fur, coat of fur, pelt