Where does “elozacatl” come from?
elozacatl (Classical Nahuatl) comes from Classical Nahuatl zacatl, from Uto-Aztecan saka-t.
elozacatl (Classical Nahuatl): A kind of plant
Definitions
- A kind of plant
Ancestry of “elozacatl”, step by step
elozacatl traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Classical Nahuatl zacatl
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Classical Nahuatl | zacatl | Dry weeds or grass, especially when used as... |
| 2 | Uto-Aztecan | saka-t | — |
via Classical Nahuatl ēlōtl
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Classical Nahuatl | ēlōtl | green corn cob, fresh ear of corn; green ear of... |