Where does “xoloitzcuintli” come from?
xoloitzcuintli (Central Nahuatl) comes from Classical Nahuatl xoloitzcuintli, from Classical Nahuatl xōlōtl — page, servant; slippery or wrinkled one, servant,...
xoloitzcuintli (Central Nahuatl): Mexican hairless dog
Definitions
- Mexican hairless dog
Ancestry of “xoloitzcuintli”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Classical Nahuatl | xoloitzcuintli | The Mexican hairless; a landrace dog with both... |
| 2 | Classical Nahuatl | xōlōtl | page, servant; slippery or wrinkled one, servant,... |