Where does “Xochimilco” come from?
Xochimilco (Classical Nahuatl) comes from Classical Nahuatl xōchimīlli, from Classical Nahuatl mīlli — sown field; agricultural land; cultivated land.
Xochimilco (Classical Nahuatl): A former city in central Mexico
Definitions
- A former city in central Mexico
Ancestry of “Xochimilco”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Classical Nahuatl | xōchimīlli | flower field; flower garden |
| 2 | Classical Nahuatl | mīlli | sown field; agricultural land; cultivated land |