Classical Nahuatl

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Etymology

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From tlazohtli (something precious) +‎ nāntli (mother) +‎ -tzin.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): [t͡ɬasóʔnaːnˈt͡sínt͡ɬi]

Noun

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tlazohnāntzintli anim (plural tlazohnāntzitzintin)

  1. (she is) a precious; dearly beloved mother
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