cuhy

Canela

Etymology

From Proto-Northern Jê *kucy (“fire”) < Proto-Cerrado *kucym (“fire”) < Proto-Jê *kucym (“fire”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /kuhɨ/

Noun

cuhy

1. fire

   Wa ha cuhy prà na hĩ xêt.

   I will roast the meat on the coals of the fire.