Many of the words from this language are the names of animals and plants ("moose", "skunk"). Some are stereotypical "Red Indian" words used in USA made films (movies). A few are place names.
Just as "Red Indian" is a derogatory term so is "Eskimo", the Cree name for the Inuit people.
| Word | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| chipmunk | A North American ground squirrel. | |
| Eskimo | eaters of raw flesh | Eskimos call themselves 'Inuit'. |
| Michigan | big lake | USA state. |
| moose | North American elk. | |
| opossum | Small tree-dwelling American marsupial. | |
| pow wow | he dreams | A meeting. Originally a medicine man's conference. |
| Quebec | it is shut | Canadian province. |
| Saskatchewan | rapid current | Canadian province. |
| skunk | American carnivore that emits a strong smell. | |
| squash | The vegetable. | |
| squaw | woman | |
| Winnipeg | swamps | Canadian city |
