p'lk'wa̱ [p'l/*k'wa̱] ../mp3s/p'/p'lk'wa.mp3
common noun. feather down (usually eagle), used in ceremonial welcomes, often spread over guests from a chief's headdress during a dance as a sign of peace
P'lk'wa̱ hoyksit da mełük. Feather down is used for pillows.
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Image courtesy of Aboriginal Education, School District 52

Related entries: Spelling Variant p'lkwa̱  

Source: Draft Dictionary entry.