Where does “cihtepiton” come from?
cihtepiton (Classical Nahuatl) comes from Classical Nahuatl tepitōn, from Classical Nahuatl tepi.
cihtepiton (Classical Nahuatl): Diminutive of cihtli; a young hare, a leveret
Definitions
- Diminutive of cihtli; a young hare, a leveret
Ancestry of “cihtepiton”, step by step
cihtepiton traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Classical Nahuatl tepitōn
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Classical Nahuatl | tepitōn | something small; small thing; little thing |
| 2 | Classical Nahuatl | tepi | — |
via Classical Nahuatl cihtli
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Classical Nahuatl | cihtli | Grandmother or grandfather's sister; hare |