ahuehuete
|a-hue-hue-te|
C2
/ɑːˈweɪweɪteɪ/
ancient water tree
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ahuehuete' originates from the Nahuatl language, specifically the word 'āhuēhuētl', where 'ā-' meant 'water' and 'huēhuētl' meant 'drum' or 'old man'.
Historical Evolution
'āhuēhuētl' transformed into the Spanish word 'ahuehuete', and eventually became the modern English word 'ahuehuete'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'water drum' or 'old man', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of a specific type of cypress tree.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a large cypress tree native to Mexico, known for its longevity and size, often found near water bodies.
The ahuehuete is often referred to as the 'Tree of Tule' in Mexico.
Synonyms
Montezuma cypressTaxodium mucronatum
Last updated: 2025/06/05 14:06