Where does “mexixquillaxcalli” come from?
mexixquillaxcalli (Classical Nahuatl) comes from Classical Nahuatl tlaxcalli, from Classical Nahuatl -lli — Forms a passive participle from any verb.
mexixquillaxcalli (Classical Nahuatl): it is a maize and watercress tortilla
Definitions
- it is a maize and watercress tortilla
Ancestry of “mexixquillaxcalli”, step by step
mexixquillaxcalli traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Classical Nahuatl tlaxcalli
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Classical Nahuatl | tlaxcalli | maize tortilla; bread |
| 2 | Classical Nahuatl | -lli | Forms a passive participle from any verb |
via Classical Nahuatl mexixquilitl
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Classical Nahuatl | mexixquilitl | it is an edible plant akin to the watercress |
| 2 | Classical Nahuatl | quilitl | An edible herb or vegetable |