confites chiuhqui

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Classical Nahuatl

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Etymology

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From confites chīhua (to make candy) +‎ -qui.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): [kom.piː.tiʃˈt͡ʃiːʍ.ki]

Noun

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confites chīuhqui (animate)

  1. confectioner
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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