macpalcomolli

Classical Nahuatl

Alternative forms

macpalcomulli (obsolete spelling)

Etymology

From mācpalli (“palm of the hand”) +‎ comōlli (“gully, ravine”).

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): [maːk.paɬ.koˈmoː.lːi]

Noun

mācpalcomōlli (inanimate)

cupped palm
- 1555, Alonso de Molina, Aqui comienca vn vocabulario en la lengua castellana y mexicana, f. 187v:
  Palma dela mano acucharrada. macpalcomulli.
  The palm of the hand made into the shape of a spoon. macpalcomulli.

Related terms

mācpalyōllohtli

References

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

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