Tetelcingo

English

Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish Tetelcingo, from a Nahuan language; cf. Classical Nahuatl tetelli (“mound”).

Proper noun

Tetelcingo

1. A community in Cuautla, Morelos, Mexico.

Derived terms

• Tetelcingo Nahuatl

Spanish

Alternative forms

• Tetelzingo (obsolete)

Etymology

Borrowed from a Nahuan language; cf. Classical Nahuatl tetelli (“mound”).

Proper noun

Tetelcingo ?

1. Tetelcingo
   • 1746, Theatro americano: Descripcion general de los reynos, y provincias de la Nueva-España, y sus jurisdicciones, page 184:

     El Pueblo de Tetelzingo ſe halla ſituado entre dos encumbrados Cerros

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