"heishe" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Variously said to be from a word for "white shell", "shell", or "shell bead" in Eastern Keres [Term?]. Etymology templates: {{der|en|kee}} Eastern Keres [Term?] Head templates: {{en-noun|p}} heishe pl (plural only)
  1. Small disc- or tube-shaped beads made from shells or stones, primarily associated with the Kewa Pueblo. Wikipedia link: heishe Tags: plural, plural-only Synonyms: heishi, heishis, hesche, hishi, hieschi

Alternative forms

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