Where does “cuauhchimal” come from?
cuauhchimal (Classical Nahuatl) comes from Classical Nahuatl cuauhchīmalli, from Classical Nahuatl cuahuitl — a shrub; tree or other woody plant; wood.
cuauhchimal (Classical Nahuatl): monkey; sloth
Ancestry of “cuauhchimal”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Classical Nahuatl | cuauhchīmalli | wooden shield |
| 2 | Classical Nahuatl | cuahuitl | a shrub; tree or other woody plant; wood |