Where does “tzincualli” come from?
tzincualli (Classical Nahuatl) comes from Classical Nahuatl cualli — Something good; a good thing.
Ancestry of “tzincualli”, step by step
tzincualli traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Classical Nahuatl cualli
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Classical Nahuatl | cualli | Something good; a good thing |
via Classical Nahuatl tzīntli
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Classical Nahuatl | tzīntli | buttocks; rump |