mexcalli

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Central Nahuatl

Pronunciation

Noun

mexcalli

  1. mescal.

Classical Nahuatl

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

Noun

mexcalli (inanimate)

  1. Cooked maguey leaves.

Descendants

  • Central Huasteca Nahuatl: mexkali
  • Spanish: mezcal