Where does “tletepiton” come from?
tletepiton (Classical Nahuatl) comes from Classical Nahuatl tepitōn, from Classical Nahuatl tepi.
tletepiton (Classical Nahuatl): Diminutive of tletl; a small fire
Definitions
- Diminutive of tletl; a small fire
Ancestry of “tletepiton”, step by step
tletepiton traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Classical Nahuatl tepitōn
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Classical Nahuatl | tepitōn | something small; small thing; little thing |
| 2 | Classical Nahuatl | tepi | — |
via Classical Nahuatl tletl
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Classical Nahuatl | tletl | fire; fever; uropygial gland |