Where does “totolayotl” come from?
totolayotl (Classical Nahuatl) comes from Classical Nahuatl tōtolin — turkey; turkey hen, hen; chicken.
totolayotl (Classical Nahuatl): A stew made with chicken or turkey meat
Definitions
- A stew made with chicken or turkey meat
Ancestry of “totolayotl”, step by step
totolayotl traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Classical Nahuatl tōtolin
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Classical Nahuatl | tōtolin | turkey; turkey hen, hen; chicken |
via Classical Nahuatl āyōtl
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Classical Nahuatl | āyōtl | tortoise; turtle, tortoise; stew |