Caxtillan copalli

Classical Nahuatl

Alternative forms

castillã copalli (obsolete spelling)

Etymology

From Caxtīllān (“Spain, something Spanish”) +‎ copalli (“copal”).

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): [kaʃˌtiː.lːaːŋ.koˈpa.lːi]

Noun

Caxtīllān copalli (inanimate)

A fragrant resin or incense of European origin; storax.
- 1555, 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

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