quilpalli

Classical Nahuatl

[kiɬˈpáː.lːi]

noun
Definitions
  • it is the color of verdigris; blue green, turquoise, aquamarine.
  • it is the color of plants and verdure; bright green, leaf green, emerald.

Etymology

Compound from Classical Nahuatl quilitl (edible herb, herb, vegetable, plant, weed, edible herb vegetable, edible plant, greens) + Classical Nahuatl pālli (color, dye).

Origin

Classical Nahuatl

pālli

Gloss

color, dye

Concept
Semantic Field

Sense perception

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