Where does “chilcacahuatl” come from?
chilcacahuatl (Classical Nahuatl) comes from Classical Nahuatl cacahuatl, from Proto-Nahuan *kakawa-.
chilcacahuatl (Classical Nahuatl): A drink made from cacao and chili
Definitions
- A drink made from cacao and chili
Ancestry of “chilcacahuatl”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Classical Nahuatl | cacahuatl | cacao, cacao bean |
| 2 | Proto-Nahuan | *kakawa- | — |