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Meaning of teocalli | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

/ˌteɪ.əˈkɑ.li/

Definitions

An Aztec temple.
A Mesoamerican pyramid surmounted by a temple.

Equivalents

Français téocalli

Examples

“their Cazique or Lorde had ſente them, to ſee what Goddes were comen in thoſe Teucallis, that is to ſay, Temple”

“And Aztec priests upon their teocallis / Beat the wild war-drums made of serpent's skin.”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

Teochew Teochew porridge Teodora Alonzo Teoh Teonaht teonanacatl