Caxtillan copalli

Classical Nahuatl

Alternative forms

• castillã copalli (obsolete spelling)

Etymology

From Caxtīllān (“Spain, something Spanish”) +‎ copalli (“copal”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): [kaʃˌtiː.lːaːŋ.koˈpa.lːi]

Noun

Caxtīllān copalli (inanimate)

1. A fragrant resin or incense of European origin; storax.
   • 1555, Alonso de Molina, Aqui comienca vn vocabulario en la lengua castellana y mexicana, f. 119v:

     Eſtoraque olor.   castillã copalli.

     Storax, the scent. castillã copalli.

References

• Alonso de Molina (1571) Vocabulario en lengua castellana y mexicana y mexicana y castellana, Editorial Porrúa