mexcalli

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Classical Nahuatl

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): [meʃˈka.lːi]

Noun

mexcalli (inanimate)

Cooked maguey leaves.

Related terms

Descendants

Spanish: mezcal
- English: mescal

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