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azteca

/aθˈteka/

adjective/aθˈteka/

Aztec; Mexican, related to Mexico

Synonyms: mexica

Borrowed from Classical Nahuatl aztēcah, plural of aztēcatl (“inhabitant of Aztlan”). Aztlan is said to be the legendary homeland of the Aztec, but of unknown meaning. More at Aztlán.

noun, masculine/feminine/aθˈteka/plural: aztecas

azteca is masculine or feminine depending on context in Spanish.

Aztec; Mexican

Synonyms: mexica

Borrowed from Classical Nahuatl aztēcah, plural of aztēcatl (“inhabitant of Aztlan”). Aztlan is said to be the legendary homeland of the Aztec, but of unknown meaning. More at Aztlán.