Where does “nacatlaolli” come from?
nacatlaolli (Classical Nahuatl) comes from Classical Nahuatl nacatl — Meat; flesh.
nacatlaolli (Classical Nahuatl): A dish of cooked meat and grains of maize
Definitions
- A dish of cooked meat and grains of maize
Ancestry of “nacatlaolli”, step by step
nacatlaolli traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Classical Nahuatl nacatl
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Classical Nahuatl | nacatl | Meat; flesh |
via Classical Nahuatl tlaōlli
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Classical Nahuatl | tlaōlli | maize in general; maize; grains of maize |