papalotepiton

Classical Nahuatl

[paː.pa.loːteˈpi.toːn]

noun
Definitions
  • a small butterfly.

Etymology

Compound from Classical Nahuatl pāpalōtl (butterfly) + Classical Nahuatl tepitōn (something small, small thing, little thing).

Origin

Classical Nahuatl

tepitōn

Gloss

something small, small thing, little thing

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