apachtli

Classical Nahuatl

[aːˈpat͡ʃ.t͡ɬi]

noun
Definitions
  • Any aquatic plant or plantlike organism, such as seaweed, algae or kelp.

Etymology

Compound from Classical Nahuatl ātl (water) + Classical Nahuatl pachtli (Spanish moss).

Origin

Classical Nahuatl

pachtli

Gloss

Spanish moss

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