Where does “mazacalli” come from?
mazacalli (Classical Nahuatl) comes from Classical Nahuatl calli, from Proto-Nahuan *kal- — house.
mazacalli (Classical Nahuatl): stable
Definitions
- stable
Ancestry of “mazacalli”, step by step
mazacalli traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Classical Nahuatl calli
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Classical Nahuatl | calli | an enclosed habitational space, a house or room;... |
| 2 | Proto-Nahuan | *kal- | house |
via Classical Nahuatl mazātl
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Classical Nahuatl | mazātl | horse; white-tailed deer; deer, wild animal |