Where does “tejolote” come from?
tejolote (Spanish) comes from Classical Nahuatl texōlōtl, from Classical Nahuatl teci — to grind maize.
tejolote (Spanish): A stone pestle used in Mexican cuisine, often...
Definitions
- A stone pestle used in Mexican cuisine, often...
Ancestry of “tejolote”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Classical Nahuatl | texōlōtl | grinding stone, pestle |
| 2 | Classical Nahuatl | teci | to grind maize |