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Seneca Names

Here, you’ll find a list of plant names in Seneca, complete with translations and phonetic pronunciations provided by Brennen Johns. This resource is an excerpt from the curriculum, New York’s Natural Resources 4-H Wild Edibles: A Guide to Tradition, Safety, and Conservation, designed to help you explore the beauty and diversity of plant life through the lens of the Seneca language. Whether you’re a language learner, a nature enthusiast, or simply curious, you’ll find valuable insights and practice opportunities to connect with the language and its cultural significance. 

Quick Guides

Sound Chart

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Pronunciation Key

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a--father

e--they

i--police

o--note

u--tune

ä--cat

ë--men (nasalized)

ö--own (nasalized)

​w--wash

n--not

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​y--yes

d--dog

t--tail

g--girl

k--kite

s--sit

j--job

h--hat

??--middle of "oh"

???--show

:--long vowel

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