Where does “hueyi cihuapilli” come from?
hueyi cihuapilli (Classical Nahuatl) comes from Classical Nahuatl cihuāpilli, from Classical Nahuatl cihuātl — woman, wife; woman, female; a woman.
hueyi cihuapilli (Classical Nahuatl): A female sovereign, a queen
Definitions
- A female sovereign, a queen
Ancestry of “hueyi cihuapilli”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Classical Nahuatl | cihuāpilli | noblewoman; girl, maiden |
| 2 | Classical Nahuatl | cihuātl | woman, wife; woman, female; a woman |