nahual Meaning & Definition
/nəˈwɑːl/
What Does Nahual Mean?
Nahual is used as a noun meaning An animal form which a person may take. It can also mean A person who is able to take an animal form.
Word Facts for Nahual
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /nəˈwɑːl/ |
| Plural | nahuals |
Nahual Definition (Noun)
- An animal form which a person may take.
She has a nahual for every day of the week.
- A person who is able to take an animal form.
They suspected that the man was a nahual.
Synonyms of Nahual
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Nahual synonyms and antonyms →Nahual in a Sentence
She has a nahual for every day of the week.
They suspected that the man was a nahual.
Word Forms & Grammar
nahual (plural nahuals)
Origin of Nahual
Borrowed from Spanish nahual, from Classical Nahuatl nāhualli (“sorcerer, spirit, animal form a person may take”).