Hello, you have come here looking for the meaning of the word
cojolite. In DICTIOUS you will not only get to know all the dictionary meanings for the word
cojolite, but we will also tell you about its etymology, its characteristics and you will know how to say
cojolite in singular and plural. Everything you need to know about the word
cojolite you have here. The definition of the word
cojolite will help you to be more precise and correct when speaking or writing your texts. Knowing the definition of
cojolite, as well as those of other words, enriches your vocabulary and provides you with more and better linguistic resources.
Spanish
Etymology
Borrowed from a Nahuan language; cf. Classical Nahuatl coxolihtli.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /koxoˈlite/
- Rhymes: -ite
- Syllabification: co‧jo‧li‧te
Noun
cojolite m (plural cojolites)
- (Mexico) crested guan (Penelope purpurascens)
- Synonyms: ajol, ajolita, cholino, choncho, faisán, faisán gritón, guajolote silvestre, güecu, pava, pava cojolita, pavo de monte, pavo silvestre
References
Further reading