Pipil

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Etymology

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From ayotzin (turtle) +‎ tochti (rabbit). Compare Classical Nahuatl āyōtōchtli and āyōtōchin (armadillo).

Pronunciation

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  • (standard) IPA(key): /aˈjutut͡ʃ/

Noun

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ayotoch (plural ahayotoch)

  1. armadillo
    Yaquin tiquittaquet ce ayotoch tic ne ohti
    We just saw an armadillo on the street

Synonyms

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  • (armadillo): (Cuisnahuat) napitz