Where does “tonalchichicaquilitl” come from?
tonalchichicaquilitl (Classical Nahuatl) comes from Classical Nahuatl tōnalli, from Classical Nahuatl -lli — Forms a passive participle from any verb.
tonalchichicaquilitl (Classical Nahuatl): A kind of plant, probably Oenothera laciniata
Definitions
- A kind of plant, probably Oenothera laciniata
Ancestry of “tonalchichicaquilitl”, step by step
tonalchichicaquilitl traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Classical Nahuatl tōnalli
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Classical Nahuatl | tōnalli | day; heat of the sun, day; sun |
| 2 | Classical Nahuatl | -lli | Forms a passive participle from any verb |
via Classical Nahuatl chichicaquilitl
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Classical Nahuatl | chichicaquilitl | — |