Where does “xiuhtototic” come from?
xiuhtototic (Classical Nahuatl) comes from Classical Nahuatl xiuhtōtōtl, from Classical Nahuatl xīhuitl, from Classical Nahuatl pōhualli, from Classical Nahuatl -lli — Forms a passive participle from any verb.
xiuhtototic (Classical Nahuatl): Lovely Cotinga-colored
Definitions
- Lovely Cotinga-colored
Ancestry of “xiuhtototic”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Classical Nahuatl | xiuhtōtōtl | lovely cotinga |
| 2 | Classical Nahuatl | xīhuitl | year |
| 3 | Classical Nahuatl | pōhualli | twenty; count; a count |
| 4 | Classical Nahuatl | -lli | Forms a passive participle from any verb |