Where does “tepoltzontli” come from?
tepoltzontli (Classical Nahuatl) comes from Classical Nahuatl tzontli — hair; head; crown, headdress.
tepoltzontli (Classical Nahuatl): Male pubis
Definitions
- Male pubis
Ancestry of “tepoltzontli”, step by step
tepoltzontli traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Classical Nahuatl tzontli
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Classical Nahuatl | tzontli | hair; head; crown, headdress |
via Classical Nahuatl tepōlli
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Classical Nahuatl | tepōlli | penis; the penis |