citlalim popoca

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Classical Nahuatl

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From citlālin (star) +‎ popōca (to smoke).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): [si.t͡ɬaː.lim.poˈpoː.ka]

Noun

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citlālim popōca (animate)

  1. A bright, or long-lasting comet.
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References

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  • Alonso de Molina (1571) Vocabulario en lengua castellana y mexicana y mexicana y castellana, Editorial Porrúa, pages 27v, 22v
  • Rémi Siméon (1885) Diccionario de la lengua náhuatl o mexicana, Siglo Veintiuno Editores, page 111