Where does “xometl” come from?
xometl (Classical Nahuatl) comes from Classical Nahuatl metl — agave, maguey, century plant.
xometl (Classical Nahuatl): elderberry
Definitions
- elderberry
Ancestry of “xometl”, step by step
xometl traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Classical Nahuatl metl
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Classical Nahuatl | metl | agave, maguey, century plant |
via Classical Nahuatl xotl
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Classical Nahuatl | xotl | foot |