"narnauk" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: narnauks [plural]
Etymology: Allegedly, this word is of Tsimshian origin. Head templates: {{en-noun}} narnauk (plural narnauks)
  1. (in the mythology of the First Nations of Canada) A supernatural being which can transform into an animal and back into human form by putting on and taking off an animal skin it has. Categories (topical): Mythological creatures Related terms: nahual, skinwalker
    Sense id: en-narnauk-en-noun-ozfmu6oQ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Inflected forms

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