"quetzalitztli" meaning in Classical Nahuatl

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Noun

IPA: /ketsaliːtstɬi/ Forms: quetzalītztli [canonical]
Etymology: From quetzalli (“quetzal feather”) + ītztli (“obsidian”). Etymology templates: {{compound|nci|quetzalli|ītztli|t1=quetzal feather|t2=obsidian}} quetzalli (“quetzal feather”) + ītztli (“obsidian”) Head templates: {{head|nci|noun|head=quetzalītztli}} quetzalītztli
  1. Emerald-green jade. Categories (topical): Gems, Materials

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          "ref": "c1609: Tezozomoc, Chimalpahin, Cronica mexicayotl, f. 24r. yn chalchihuitl. yn coztic teocuitlatl. yn quetzalli. yn quetzalitztli. yn tapachtli. yn tlapaltehuilotl. yn tlaçotlaquẽtli. (of precious green stones, of gold, of quetzal feathers, of emerald-green jade, of spondylus shells, of amethysts, of costly clothing.)",
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