Where does “copal” come from?
Copal comes from Spanish copal, from Classical Nahuatl copalli, a resinous substance used in Aztec religious ceremonies and incense.
copal (English): A resinous exudation from various tropical trees,...
Definitions
- A resinous exudation from various tropical trees,...
Ancestry of “copal”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Spanish | copal | copal; Any of several trees from which copal is... |
| 2 | Classical Nahuatl | copalli | copal, incense |
Words derived from “copal”