Where does “quetzalli” come from?
quetzalli (Classical Nahuatl) comes from Classical Nahuatl quetza — to raise, lift; to raise, lift, stand.
quetzalli (Classical Nahuatl): A quetzal feather; Something precious
Definitions
- A quetzal feather; Something precious
Ancestry of “quetzalli”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Classical Nahuatl | quetza | to raise, lift; to raise, lift, stand |