Where does “chimalxochitl” come from?
chimalxochitl (Classical Nahuatl) comes from Classical Nahuatl xōchitl — flower, blossom; a flower.
chimalxochitl (Classical Nahuatl): sunflower
Definitions
- sunflower
Ancestry of “chimalxochitl”, step by step
chimalxochitl traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Classical Nahuatl xōchitl
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Classical Nahuatl | xōchitl | flower, blossom; a flower |
via Classical Nahuatl chīmalli
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Classical Nahuatl | chīmalli | shield |