Where does “temalacatl” come from?
temalacatl (Classical Nahuatl) comes from Classical Nahuatl tētl, from Classical Nahuatl nāmitl.
temalacatl (Classical Nahuatl): wheel; grindstone
Definitions
- wheel; grindstone
Ancestry of “temalacatl”, step by step
temalacatl traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Classical Nahuatl tētl
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Classical Nahuatl | tētl | rock, stone |
| 2 | Classical Nahuatl | nāmitl | — |
via Classical Nahuatl malacatl
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Classical Nahuatl | malacatl | spindle, bobbin, spiral |