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Meaning of tlachtli | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. A ceremonial ball game once played by the Aztecs; evolved into the ulama game.
  2. The high-walled court in which this game was played.

Examples

“2000, Phyllis Barkas Goldman & John Grigni, Monkeyshines on Ancient Cultures The object of tlachtli was to keep the rubber ball from touching the ground while trying to push it to the opponent's endline.”

CEFR level

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