Where does “zacayaman” come from?
zacayaman (Classical Nahuatl) comes from Classical Nahuatl zacayamānqui, from Classical Nahuatl zacatl, from Uto-Aztecan saka-t.
zacayaman (Classical Nahuatl): soft straw or hay, used especially to make beds...
Definitions
- soft straw or hay, used especially to make beds...
Ancestry of “zacayaman”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Classical Nahuatl | zacayamānqui | it is soft straw or hay, used especially to make beds or mattresses |
| 2 | Classical Nahuatl | zacatl | Dry weeds or grass, especially when used as... |
| 3 | Uto-Aztecan | saka-t | — |