Where does “cuacuahuitl” come from?
cuacuahuitl (Classical Nahuatl) comes from Classical Nahuatl cuāitl — head.
cuacuahuitl (Classical Nahuatl): antler, horn
Definitions
- antler, horn
Ancestry of “cuacuahuitl”, step by step
cuacuahuitl traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Classical Nahuatl cuāitl
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Classical Nahuatl | cuāitl | head |
via Classical Nahuatl cuahuitl
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Classical Nahuatl | cuahuitl | a shrub; tree or other woody plant; wood |