quetzalitztli

Classical Nahuatl

/ketsaliːtstɬi/

noun
Definitions
  • Emerald-green jade.

Etymology

Compound from Classical Nahuatl quetzalli (quetzal feather, brightly colored tail feather) + Classical Nahuatl ītztli (obsidian blade, obsidian).

Origin

Classical Nahuatl

ītztli

Gloss

obsidian blade, obsidian

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