What is the spelling and pronunciation for the word "TURTLE" in the Choctaw language? or where to find it at??

Question

Any kind of turtle will work (sea, soft-shelled, snapping,etc). It would really help if some someone knew where to go to actually hear the word(s) being pronounced for me but any help with this is greatly appreciated.
Thanks again

Answer 1

The Choctaw word for "turtle / terrapin" is luksi (look-see). There is a Choctaw story called "Little Ants Help Turtle" whose Choctaw title is: "Shokvni Chipinta yvt Luksi Apela": Please see web link below:

http://www.choctawnation.com/dsp_DVDOrders.cfm

Luksi Humma, or "Red Turtle" is also a Choctaw personal name.

Hope that helps.