Where does “cuauhnanacatl” come from?
cuauhnanacatl (Classical Nahuatl) comes from Classical Nahuatl cuahuitl — a shrub; tree or other woody plant; wood.
cuauhnanacatl (Classical Nahuatl): A mushroom that grows on trees
Definitions
- A mushroom that grows on trees
Ancestry of “cuauhnanacatl”, step by step
cuauhnanacatl traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Classical Nahuatl cuahuitl
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Classical Nahuatl | cuahuitl | a shrub; tree or other woody plant; wood |
via Classical Nahuatl nanacatl
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Classical Nahuatl | nanacatl | mushroom, fungus |