chalchihuitl

/tʃal.t͡ʃiˈwit͡ɬ/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of green or blue-green jade in Mesoamerican cultures, highly valued for its beauty and symbolic meaning.

“The Aztec emperor’s ceremonial necklace featured a chalchihuitl pendant, said to possess spiritual power.”

Synonyms

  • jade
  • policrome

Antonyms

  • fake
  • imitation