Where does “quilpalli” come from?

quilpalli (Classical Nahuatl) comes from Classical Nahuatl pālli, from Classical Nahuatl -lli — Forms a passive participle from any verb.

quilpalli (Classical Nahuatl): the color of verdigris; blue green, turquoise,...

Definitions

  1. the color of verdigris; blue green, turquoise,...

Ancestry of “quilpalli”, step by step

quilpalli traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.

via Classical Nahuatl pālli

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Classical Nahuatlpāllidye, color
2Classical Nahuatl-lliForms a passive participle from any verb

via Classical Nahuatl quilitl

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Classical NahuatlquilitlAn edible herb or vegetable
Every word from Classical Nahuatl -lli →Every word from Classical Nahuatl pālli →