macahuitl
English
Etymology
Borrowed from Classical Nahuatl macahuitl.
Noun
macahuitl (plural macahuitls)
- A wooden sword with obsidian blades, used by various Mesoamerican cultures.
Related terms
- macana
Classical Nahuatl
Pronunciation
IPA(key): /maˈkáwit͡ɬ/
Noun
macahuitl (inanimate)
- macahuitl, a knapped obsidian blade used in Mesoamerican cultures.
References
- “macahuitl” in the Nahuatl Dictionary, University of Oregon, 2011.