Classical Nahuatl

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From chicōme (seven) +‎ xihuitl (year).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): [t͡ʃi.koːˈʃːi.wit͡ɬ]

Noun

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chicōxxihuitl (inanimate)

  1. A period of seven years.

References

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  • Alonso de Molina (1571) Vocabulario en lengua castellana y mexicana y mexicana y castellana, Editorial Porrúa, pages 109r, 20r