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tonalpohualiztli

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Classical Nahuatl

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Etymology

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From tōnalpōhua (to divine by signs, to determine a holiday) +‎ -liztli.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /toːnalpoːˈwalist͡ɬi/

Noun

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tōnalpōhualiztli

  1. Divination using signs and dreams.
    tonalpoaliztli. adiuinacion assi.
    (tonalpoaliztli. divination in this manner.) (see quotations at tōnalpōhua)
  2. The figuring of holidays using the Aztec calendar.
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