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Spanish
Etymology
From Nahuatl chalchihuitl.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /t͡ʃalt͡ʃiˈwite/
- Rhymes: -ite
- Syllabification: chal‧chi‧hui‧te
Noun
chalchihuite m (plural chalchihuites)
- (Mexico, Guatemala, Western Honduras) A precious green stone, especially jade
- Synonyms: jade, chalchigüite
- (Guatemala, Honduras) a bead necklace made of adornments, usually worn by indigenous people
- (Guatemala, Honduras) a trinket, trifle
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