tzaponochtli

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Central Nahuatl

Tzaponochtli, “pitaya”.

Etymology

From Classical Nahuatl tzaponochtli, cognate with tzapotl (sapote) +‎ nochtli (prickly pear fruit).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈt͡sapoˈnoːt͡ʃ.tɬi/

Noun

tzaponochtli

  1. Pitaya, cactus fruit.

References

  • Herrera López, Hermilo (2015); Diccionario de la lengua Náhuatl de Texcoco, Instituto Mexiquense de los pueblos indígenas. Academia de la lengua náhuatl de Texcoco, Mexico City, Mexico.
  • Mancilla Sepúlveda, Héctor (2002); Lecciones de Náhuatl, Editorial Hirata; Mexico City, Mexico.
  • Aguilar Carrera, Sergio (2012); Método práctico de lengua náhuatl del Altiplano Mexicano; Jaltocán variant, Dirección de Casa de Cultura de Tecámac, State of Mexico, Mexico. ISBN 03-2012-030812540200-01.

Classical Nahuatl

Etymology

Equivalent to tzapotl (sapote) +‎ nochtli (prickly pear fruit).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈt͡sapoˈnoːt͡ʃ.t͡ɬi/

Noun

tzaponochtli

  1. pitaya