mexcalli

Central Nahuatl

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): [meʃˈka.lːi]

Noun

mexcalli

  1. mescal.

Classical Nahuatl

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): [meʃˈka.lːi]

Noun

mexcalli (inanimate)

  1. Cooked maguey leaves.

Descendants

  • Central Huasteca Nahuatl: mexkali
  • Spanish: mezcal
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