azcacoyotl

Central Nahuatl

Alternative forms

  • (Texcoco): azkakoyotl
  • (Tlaxcala): askakoyotl

Etymology

From Classical Nahuatl azcacoyotl.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): / aːskaˈkojoːt͡ɬ /

Noun

azcacoyotl

  1. (Cholula and Milpa Alta) anteater, tamandua (Tamandua mexicana)

References

  • Mancilla Sepúlveda, Héctor (2002); Lecciones de Náhuatl, Editorial Hirata; Mexico City, Mexico.
  • Aguilar Carrera, Sergio (2012); Método práctico de lengua náhuatl del Altiplano Mexicano; Jaltocán variant, Dirección de Casa de Cultura de Tecámac, State of Mexico, Mexico. ISBN 03-2012-030812540200-01.

Classical Nahuatl

Etymology

Equivalent to azcatl (“ant”) +‎ coyotl (“coyote”)

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): / aːskaˈkojoːt͡ɬ /

Noun

azcacoyotl

  1. anteater (Tamandua mexicana)

Descendants

  • Central Nahuatl: azcacoyotl
  • → Spanish: ascacoyote
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