Turtle Island Glossary

by Gary Snyder

Turtle Island Glossary

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reapplied

To spread a substance on something again, to apply again

Grit

Strength, determination, and spirit

Skinned

To cut out/remove the skin of an animal

Cornmeal

Ground corn

Stockmen

Someone who watches/takes care of livestock

Kerosene

A type of lamp oil/coal oil/light fuel

Solidarity

Agreement in a group, unity

Pollen

Powder from a flower

Steak house

A restaurant that serves steak

Sauna

A relaxing room that is filled with hot air to calm one’s body

Gurgle

To make a bubbly sound in one’s mouth with water

Labyrinth

An intricate maze or pattern

Sweat lodge

A hut that is used for steamed baths

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