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misaskatomina
[ < Algonk.: cf. Cree misākwatomin berries of the misākwat, tree of many branches]
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1n.
Various spellings. The edible, purplish berry of the saskatoon bush.
Quotations
1801
Different kinds of berries are now ripe [including] what the Canadians call paires, which the Natives denominate Mis-sasqui-to-min-uck.
1820
Under the name of meesasscootoomeena it is a favourite dish at most Indian feasts, and mixed with pemmican it renders that greasy food actually palatable.
2n.
a species of serviceberry (def. 1), Amelanchier alnifolia, common in the West and prized for its succulent berries.
Quotations
1858
His arrows [were] from the mesaskatomina.
1870
. . . the Misaskatomina is no longer a bush, but a tree from 18 to 20 feet high, and loaded with most luscious fruit.
1883
The Misasquitomunuck (service berry) berries receive, as it is proper their meed or praise.