chilcaxitl

Eastern Huasteca Nahuatl

Etymology

Cognate to Classical Nahuatl chīlmōlcaxitl, whereas also Classical Nahuatl mōlcaxitl. Literally chilli "chile pepper" + caxitl "bowl".

Noun

chilcaxitl

  1. Molcajete, a traditional Mexican stone tool, equivalent in function to a mortar and pestle, used for grinding food.
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