mexcalli

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Central Nahuatl

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Pronunciation

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Noun

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mexcalli

  1. mescal.

Classical Nahuatl

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Etymology

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

Pronunciation

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Noun

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mexcalli (inanimate)

  1. Cooked maguey leaves.
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Descendants

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  • Central Huasteca Nahuatl: mexkali
  • Spanish: mezcal
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