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