confites chihua

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Classical Nahuatl

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From confites (candy, sweetmeat) +‎ chīhua (to make).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): [kom.piː.tiʃˈt͡ʃiː.wa]

Noun

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confites chīhua (preterite oconfites chīuh)

  1. to make candy

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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 29r, 24v
  • Rémi Siméon (1885) Diccionario de la lengua náhuatl o mexicana, Siglo Veintiuno Editores, page 125