Where does “eptapalcatl” come from?
eptapalcatl (Classical Nahuatl) comes from Classical Nahuatl eptli — oyster.
eptapalcatl (Classical Nahuatl): Nacre; mother-of-pearl
Definitions
- Nacre; mother-of-pearl
Ancestry of “eptapalcatl”, step by step
eptapalcatl traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Classical Nahuatl eptli
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Classical Nahuatl | eptli | oyster |
via Classical Nahuatl tapalcatl
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Classical Nahuatl | tapalcatl | a potsherd, a broken tile or pot |