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
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Classical Nahuatl | tlaxcalli | maize tortilla; bread |
| 2 | Classical Nahuatl | -lli | Forms a passive participle from any verb |
Words derived from “tlaxcalchiquihuitl”