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