Anishinaabe Word of The Day

Drink (minikwe)

drink or beverage is a liquid intended for human consumption. In addition to their basic function of satisfying thirst, drinks play important roles in human culture. Common types of drinks include plain drinking watermilkjuicesmoothies and soft drinks. Traditionally warm beverages include coffeetea, and hot chocolateCaffeinated drinks that contain the stimulant caffeine have a long history.

In addition, alcoholic drinks such as winebeer, and liquor, which contain the drug ethanol, have been part of human culture for more than 8,000 years. Non-alcoholic drinks often signify drinks that would normally contain alcohol, such as beerwine and cocktails, but are made with a sufficiently low concentration of alcohol by volume. The category includes drinks that have undergone an alcohol removal process such as non-alcoholic beers and de-alcoholized wines.

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Making Cedar tea

Source : https://www.7generations.org

Cedar is commonly used in teas as an anti-inflammatory and can help with respiratory organs. It can help with bronchitis, pneumonia, and rheumatoid arthritis. It can also be used as a smudge to remove negative energies or boiled in water to purify a space. Anishinaabe people place cedar boughs above doors and windows as a form of protection.

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give a drink
mina’ vta give h/ a drink, give (it) to him to drink

give drinks out
mina’iwe vai s/he gives drinks out to someone

look for drink
nandoobii vai s/he looks for a liquid, looks for a drink
See also: andoobii vai [N]

soft drink
menwaagamig ni-v a soft drink; pop
waashkobaagamig ni-v a soft drink; pop
zhiiwaabo ni [BL] a soft drink; pop

steal a drink
gimoodoobii vai s/he steals a liquid, steals a drink