Classical Nahuatl

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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Apparently an apocopic form of cuauhchīmalli (wooden shield).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): [kʷaʍˈt͡ʃiː.maɬ]

Noun

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cuauhchīmal (animate)

  1. monkey, black howler (Alouatta pigra)
  2. sloth

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