Where does “tlaxcalchiquihuitl” come from?
tlaxcalchiquihuitl (Classical Nahuatl) comes from Classical Nahuatl tlaxcalli, from Classical Nahuatl -lli — Forms a passive participle from any verb.
tlaxcalchiquihuitl (Classical Nahuatl): A basket for carrying tortillas
Definitions
- A basket for carrying tortillas
Ancestry of “tlaxcalchiquihuitl”, step by step
tlaxcalchiquihuitl traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Classical Nahuatl tlaxcalli
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Classical Nahuatl | tlaxcalli | maize tortilla; bread |
| 2 | Classical Nahuatl | -lli | Forms a passive participle from any verb |
via Classical Nahuatl chiquihuitl
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Classical Nahuatl | chiquihuitl | basket |