Cuitlateco

/kwɪtləˈteɪkoʊ/ noun

Definition

A person or thing from Cuitlatán, a place name, possibly referring to indigenous peoples or their culture from Mesoamerica.

Etymology

From Nahuatl (Aztec language) origin, where 'cuitlatl' means 'excrement' or 'filth,' and the suffix '-teco' indicates 'person from' or 'thing from.' Despite the unflattering root, place names in Nahuatl often used descriptive terms.

Kelly Says

Ancient Nahuatl place names sometimes had meanings that sound weird to modern ears—but they were describing actual geographic features! It's like how some towns are named 'Mudville' or 'Bogshire' without anyone being insulted.

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