Toltec

American  

[tohl-tek, tol-] / ˈtoʊl tɛk, ˈtɒl- /

noun

PLURAL

Toltecs

PLURAL

Toltec

1. a member of an Indian people living in central Mexico before the advent of the Aztecs and traditionally credited with laying the foundation of Aztec culture.

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adjective

1. Also Toltecan. of or relating to the Toltecs.

Toltec British  

/ ˈtɒltɛk /

noun

1. a member of a Central American Indian people who dominated the valley of Mexico from their capital Tula from about 950 to 1160 _ad , when the valley was overrun by the Aztecs

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adjective

1. of or relating to this people

Etymology

Origin of Toltec

< Mexican Spanish tolteca < Nahuatl tōltēcah , plural of tōltēcatl person from Tōllān Tula

Example Sentences

The cars are still in use on the Cumbres & Toltec Railroad and the Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad to haul track ballast and gravel for track maintenance.

From Washington Times

Fayles acknowledged the state received the Cumbres and Toltec proposal, but said any consideration of it would follow decisions made about the Utah museum plan.

From Washington Times

Huemac, the last ruler of the Toltec culture, is said to have taken his life there around 1100, distraught over his fading empire.

From Los Angeles Times

The states formed a joint board to oversee the railroad; the following year, the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic began running passenger excursions.

From Washington Post

The killer next doubled back to Santa Barbara County in July 1981, attacking a couple just north of Goleta this time, on Toltec Way, beating and shooting them both to death.

From Los Angeles Times