Where does “chīlpōctli” come from?
chīlpōctli (Classical Nahuatl) comes from Classical Nahuatl chīlli — chili; chili pepper; pepper.
Ancestry of “chīlpōctli”, step by step
chīlpōctli traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Classical Nahuatl chīlli
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Classical Nahuatl | chīlli | chili; chili pepper; pepper |
via Classical Nahuatl pōctli
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Classical Nahuatl | pōctli | smoke |