nako

/ˈnɑːkoʊ/

Definitions

1. noun

a term of endearment or a friendly greeting, used primarily among the indigenous people of the Pacific Northwest Coast, particularly among the Haida and Tlingit tribes

“She said ‘nako’ to her friend, a way of saying hello.”

Synonyms

  • greeting
  • hello

Antonyms

  • farewell
  • goodbye