Where does “tēcuāncōātl” come from?
tēcuāncōātl (Classical Nahuatl) comes from Classical Nahuatl tēcuāni, from Classical Nahuatl tē- — to all, everybody.
tēcuāncōātl (Classical Nahuatl): snake
Definitions
- snake
Ancestry of “tēcuāncōātl”, step by step
tēcuāncōātl traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Classical Nahuatl tēcuāni
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Classical Nahuatl | tēcuāni | dangerous animal; venomous creature; wild animal |
| 2 | Classical Nahuatl | tē- | to all, everybody |
via Classical Nahuatl cōātl
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Classical Nahuatl | cōātl | it is a snake; snake; a snake |