Where does “coaiztlactli” come from?
coaiztlactli (Classical Nahuatl) comes from Classical Nahuatl cōātl — it is a snake; snake; a snake.
coaiztlactli (Classical Nahuatl): snake venom
Definitions
- snake venom
Ancestry of “coaiztlactli”, step by step
coaiztlactli traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Classical Nahuatl cōātl
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Classical Nahuatl | cōātl | it is a snake; snake; a snake |
via Classical Nahuatl iztlactli
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Classical Nahuatl | iztlactli | saliva, venom; saliva, poison; saliva; falsehood |