Where does “mōlcaxitl” come from?
mōlcaxitl (Classical Nahuatl) comes from Classical Nahuatl mōlli — sauce; stew; something ground; sauce, something...
mōlcaxitl (Classical Nahuatl): A small mortar for grinding chilis
Definitions
- A small mortar for grinding chilis
Ancestry of “mōlcaxitl”, step by step
mōlcaxitl traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Classical Nahuatl mōlli
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Classical Nahuatl | mōlli | sauce; stew; something ground; sauce, something... |
via Classical Nahuatl caxitl
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Classical Nahuatl | caxitl | bowl, cup |