Where does “xīhuitl” come from?
xīhuitl (Classical Nahuatl) comes from Classical Nahuatl pōhualli, from Classical Nahuatl -lli — Forms a passive participle from any verb.
Ancestry of “xīhuitl”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Classical Nahuatl | pōhualli | twenty; count; a count |
| 2 | Classical Nahuatl | -lli | Forms a passive participle from any verb |