Where does “taxcal” come from?
taxcal (Spanish) comes from Classical Nahuatl tlaxcalchiquihuitl, from Classical Nahuatl tlaxcalli, from Classical Nahuatl -lli — Forms a passive participle from any verb.
taxcal (Spanish): A basket used to carry or store tortillas
Definitions
- A basket used to carry or store tortillas
Ancestry of “taxcal”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Classical Nahuatl | tlaxcalchiquihuitl | A basket for carrying tortillas |
| 2 | Classical Nahuatl | tlaxcalli | maize tortilla; bread |
| 3 | Classical Nahuatl | -lli | Forms a passive participle from any verb |