Where does “tepoleh cihuatl” come from?
tepoleh cihuatl (Classical Nahuatl) comes from Classical Nahuatl tepōleh, from Classical Nahuatl -eh — possessor, owner; Examples.
tepoleh cihuatl (Classical Nahuatl): an intersex person perceived as a woman
Definitions
- an intersex person perceived as a woman
Ancestry of “tepoleh cihuatl”, step by step
tepoleh cihuatl traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Classical Nahuatl tepōleh
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Classical Nahuatl | tepōleh | one that has a penis |
| 2 | Classical Nahuatl | -eh | possessor, owner; Examples |
via Classical Nahuatl cihuātl
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Classical Nahuatl | cihuātl | woman, wife; woman, female; a woman |