chalchihuite

Spanish

Etymology

From Nahuatl chalchihuitl.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /t͡ʃalt͡ʃiˈwite/ [t͡ʃalʲ.t͡ʃiˈwi.t̪e]
  • Rhymes: -ite
  • Syllabification: chal‧chi‧hui‧te

Noun

chalchihuite m (plural chalchihuites)

  1. (Mexico, Guatemala, Western Honduras) A precious green stone, especially jade
    Synonyms: jade, chalchigüite
  2. (Guatemala, Honduras) a bead necklace made of adornments, usually worn by indigenous people
  3. (Guatemala, Honduras) a trinket, trifle

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