Where does “tapalcatlapantli” come from?
tapalcatlapantli (Classical Nahuatl) comes from Classical Nahuatl tlapantli, from Classical Nahuatl tla- — Object prefix for verbs; it indicates that the...
tapalcatlapantli (Classical Nahuatl): tiled roof
Definitions
- tiled roof
Ancestry of “tapalcatlapantli”, step by step
tapalcatlapantli traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Classical Nahuatl tlapantli
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Classical Nahuatl | tlapantli | roof, housetop; terrace |
| 2 | Classical Nahuatl | tla- | Object prefix for verbs; it indicates that the... |
via Classical Nahuatl tapalcatl
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Classical Nahuatl | tapalcatl | a potsherd, a broken tile or pot |