tonalchilli

Classical Nahuatl

[toːnaɬˈt͡ʃiː.lːi]

noun
Definitions
  • A chili plant that must be irrigated in order to grow; one that grows during the dry season.

Etymology

Compound from Classical Nahuatl tōnalli (day, heat of the sun, sun) + Classical Nahuatl chīlli (chili, chili pepper, pepper).

Origin

Classical Nahuatl

chīlli

Gloss

chili, chili pepper, pepper

Concept
Semantic Field

Food and drink

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

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