Where does “mecahuehuetl” come from?
mecahuehuetl (Classical Nahuatl) comes from Classical Nahuatl mecatl — cord, rope; whip; concubine.
mecahuehuetl (Classical Nahuatl): a string instrument: guitar; lute; harp
Definitions
- a string instrument: guitar; lute; harp
Ancestry of “mecahuehuetl”, step by step
mecahuehuetl traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Classical Nahuatl mecatl
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Classical Nahuatl | mecatl | cord, rope; whip; concubine |
via Classical Nahuatl huēhuētl
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Classical Nahuatl | huēhuētl | upright drum; drum |