caltechtli

Classical Nahuatl

Etymology

From calli (“house, container”) +‎ -tech (“adjacent, side”) +‎ -tli (“(absolutive)”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /kaɬˈtet͡ʃt͡ɬi/
• Rhymes: -et͡ʃt͡ɬi

Noun

caltechtli

1. Wall at the side of a house
2. Walkway next to a house

Synonyms

• tenamitl