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Caxtillan copalli
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Classical Nahuatl
Alternative forms
nci castillan copalli castillã copalli obsolete spelling
Etymology
From nci Caxtīllān copalli Spain, something Spanish copal.
Pronunciation
nci [kaʃˌtiː.lːaːŋ.koˈpa.lːi]
Noun
i Caxtīllān copalli
A fragrant resin or incense of European origin; storax.
nci 1555 w:Alonso de Molina Aqui comienca vn vocabulario en la lengua castellana y mexicana f. 119v Eſtoraque olor. castillã copalli. Storax, the scent. castillã copalli.
References
Alonso de Molina 1571 Vocabulario en lengua castellana y mexicana y mexicana y castellana Editorial Porrúa
nci Gums and resins