mexcalli

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Central Nahuatl[edit]

Pronunciation[edit]

Noun[edit]

mexcalli

  1. mescal.

Classical Nahuatl[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Nominalization based on metl (“maguey, agave”) +‎ ixca (“to bake”).

Pronunciation[edit]

Noun[edit]

mexcalli (inanimate)

  1. Cooked maguey leaves.

Related terms[edit]

Descendants[edit]

  • Central Huasteca Nahuatl: mexkali
  • Spanish: mezcal
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