si-dú-hi

si-dú-hi 
sidúhi 
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A tall grass that grows near water, and having joints. 
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May 23, 2011 4:30 pm

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It is hard and solid and nearly as tall as the cane. The large specimens are thicker than the p̣eska nu&ksubx;a or a pencil. Boys use them for arrow, cutting each one off at a joint. 
 
 
 
 

Cognates

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saⁿtohuCatherine RudinView
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tall jointed grassCatherine RudinView

Native Definitions

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A tall, jointed grass that grows near water. Catherine RudinView
"Bottom grass".Catherine RudinF.View

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The stalks are fully five feet high.Catherine RudinWdj.View