Where does “nochehuatl” come from?
nochehuatl (Classical Nahuatl) comes from Classical Nahuatl nōchtli — prickly pear.
nochehuatl (Classical Nahuatl): The rind of a prickly pear
Definitions
- The rind of a prickly pear
Ancestry of “nochehuatl”, step by step
nochehuatl traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Classical Nahuatl nōchtli
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Classical Nahuatl | nōchtli | prickly pear |
via Classical Nahuatl ēhuatl
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Classical Nahuatl | ēhuatl | skin, peel; skin, hide |