Where does “taquétzal” come from?
taquétzal (Mecayapan Nahuatl) comes from Classical Nahuatl quetza — to raise, lift; to raise, lift, stand.
taquétzal (Mecayapan Nahuatl): a forked wooden post used to support the beams of a house
Definitions
- a forked wooden post used to support the beams of a house
Ancestry of “taquétzal”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Classical Nahuatl | quetza | to raise, lift; to raise, lift, stand |