Where does “cuauhtlahtli” come from?

cuauhtlahtli (Central Nahuatl) comes from Classical Nahuatl cuauhtlah, from Classical Nahuatl cuāuhtli — eagle.

cuauhtlahtli (Central Nahuatl): Forest

Definitions

  1. Forest

Ancestry of “cuauhtlahtli”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Classical Nahuatlcuauhtlaha forest, grove or other wooded area
2Classical Nahuatlcuāuhtlieagle
Every word from Classical Nahuatl cuāuhtliEvery word from Classical Nahuatl cuauhtlah
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