English word origin

Etymology of amate

From Spanish (papel) amate (“amate paper”), from Classical Nahuatl āmatl (“paper”).

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Source etymology 1

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noun

Paper produced from the bark of adult Ficus trees. · An art form based on Mexican bark painting from the Otomi culture.

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From Spanish (papel) amate (“amate paper”), from Classical Nahuatl āmatl (“paper”).

Relationships mentioned by the source

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Borrowed-form mention(papel) amatees · amate paper
Derivation mentionāmatlnci · paper

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Source etymology 2

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verb

To dishearten, dismay.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

From Old French amater, amatir.

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Derivation mentionamaterfro

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Source etymology 3

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verb

To be a mate to; to match.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

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