Where does “nacatamalli” come from?
nacatamalli (Classical Nahuatl) comes from Nahuatl tamalli — wrapped.
nacatamalli (Classical Nahuatl): a meat-filled tamal
Definitions
- a meat-filled tamal
Ancestry of “nacatamalli”, step by step
nacatamalli traces back through 3 separate lines of ancestry.
via Nahuatl tamalli
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nahuatl | tamalli | wrapped |
via Classical Nahuatl tamalli
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Classical Nahuatl | tamalli | a small cake of cornmeal dough that is cooked and... |
via Classical Nahuatl nacatl
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Classical Nahuatl | nacatl | Meat; flesh |