Where does “cuauhtlapantli” come from?
cuauhtlapantli (Classical Nahuatl) comes from Classical Nahuatl tlapantli, from Classical Nahuatl tla- — Object prefix for verbs; it indicates that the...
cuauhtlapantli (Classical Nahuatl): A bower; a shelter made from branches
Definitions
- A bower; a shelter made from branches
Ancestry of “cuauhtlapantli”, step by step
cuauhtlapantli traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Classical Nahuatl tlapantli
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Classical Nahuatl | tlapantli | roof, housetop; terrace |
| 2 | Classical Nahuatl | tla- | Object prefix for verbs; it indicates that the... |
via Classical Nahuatl cuahuitl
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Classical Nahuatl | cuahuitl | a shrub; tree or other woody plant; wood |