wasoweli

Meaning

Common Definition

animal with qualities of both waso and soweli

Usage

sitelen pona

wasoweli

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Commentary

First used as the name for a species in a mod for Caves of Qud created by akesi kon Nalasuni. Later appeared in ku as exclusively part of a translation for "penguin".

Origin

  • toki pona: waso; bird, flying creature
  • toki pona: soweli; land animal, fuzzy creature
  • Created by: akesi kon Nalasuni & jan Atenaja
  • Coined in: 2020, post-pu

Usage Data

  • Category: obscure
  • Usage: 7%
  • Book: ku lili

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