Where does “mexixquilitl” come from?
mexixquilitl (Classical Nahuatl) comes from Classical Nahuatl quilitl — An edible herb or vegetable.
mexixquilitl (Classical Nahuatl): it is an edible plant akin to the watercress
Definitions
- it is an edible plant akin to the watercress
Ancestry of “mexixquilitl”, step by step
mexixquilitl traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Classical Nahuatl quilitl
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Classical Nahuatl | quilitl | An edible herb or vegetable |
via Classical Nahuatl mexixin
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Classical Nahuatl | mexixin | it is an edible plant akin to the watercress |