nexxoh

Classical Nahuatl

Alternative forms

nexxo (obsolete spelling)

Etymology

From nextli (“ashes”) +‎ -yoh.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): [ˈne.ʃːoʔ]

Noun

nexxoh (inanimate)

Something ashy, covered with or consisting of ashes.
- 1555, Alonso de Molina, Aqui comienca vn vocabulario en la lengua castellana y mexicana, f. 62r:
  Ceniziento. nexxo.
  Ashy. nexxo.
- 1571, Alonso de Molina, Vocabulario en lengua castellana y mexicana y mexicana y castellana, f. 34r. col. 1:
  Ceniziento. nexxo.
  Ashy. nexxo.

Related terms

nextic

References

Alonso de Molina (1571) Vocabulario en lengua castellana y mexicana y mexicana y castellana, Editorial Porrúa, page 34r

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