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Toltec

(täl′tek′, tōl′-)

noun

a member of an ancient Amerindian people that lived in Mexico before the Aztecs

Origin: MexSp Tolteca < Nahuatl to∶lte∶kaλ, lit., person from to∶lla∶n, Tula (ancient Toltec city) < to∶lin, cattail

adjective

of the Toltecs or their culture

also Toltecan

See Toltec in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun pl. Toltec or Tol·tecs

A member of a Nahuatl-speaking people of central and southern Mexico whose empire flourished from the 10th century until it collapsed under invasion by the Aztecs in the 12th century.

adjective also Tol·tec·an (tōl-tĕkˈən, tŏl-)

Of or relating to the Toltec or their culture.

Origin:

Origin: Spanish tolteca

Origin: , from Nahuatl toltecatl, artisan, mechanic

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