Classical Nahuatl

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From oquichtli (a man) +‎ -yōtl.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): [oˈkít.t͡ʃoːt͡ɬ]

Noun

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oquichchōtl (inanimate)

  1. (it is) a great or heroic deed; an exploit
  2. (when possessed) (it is) a man's seed; semen

Synonyms

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References

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  • Alonso de Molina (1571) Vocabulario en lengua castellana y mexicana y mexicana y castellana, Editorial Porrúa, pages 73v, 77v
  • Rémi Siméon (1885) Diccionario de la lengua náhuatl o mexicana, Siglo Veintiuno Editores, page 263