Where does “huitzquilitl” come from?
huitzquilitl (Classical Nahuatl) comes from Classical Nahuatl huitztli — thorn, spine.
huitzquilitl (Classical Nahuatl): A kind of plant
Definitions
- A kind of plant
Ancestry of “huitzquilitl”, step by step
huitzquilitl traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Classical Nahuatl huitztli
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Classical Nahuatl | huitztli | thorn, spine |
via Classical Nahuatl quilitl
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Classical Nahuatl | quilitl | An edible herb or vegetable |