Reconstruction:Proto-Algonquian/meʔtekwa·pyi

Etymology
A compound of or  +.

Bows probably postdate the breakup of Proto-Algonquian proper; this compound seems to have been formed at a later date (as is also suggested by its absence from Eastern Algonquian).

Noun

 * 1) bow (bowstring) weapon

Descendants

 * Plains Algonquian:
 * Central Algonquian:
 * Central Algonquian:
 * Central Algonquian: