tlecalli

Central Nahuatl

Noun

tlecalli

  1. chimney.

Classical Nahuatl

Etymology

From tletl (fire) +‎ calli (house, structure).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): [t͡ɬeˈka.lːi]

Noun

tlecalli (inanimate)

  1. A chimney or flue, a duct for conducting smoke.

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