kyej

K'iche'

Alternative forms

• kej, kiej
• queh, quieh (obsolete)

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Mayan *kehj.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /kʰeːx/
  • (Western) IPA^(key): [kʲʰeːχ]
  • (Eastern) IPA^(key): [kʰeːχ]

Noun

kyej

1. horse
2. (Classical K'iche') deer