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ichquequetzalli.

Headword: 
ichquequetzalli.
Principal English Translation: 

fine maguey fiber plumage (see Sahagún, attestations)

Attestations from sources in English: 

"The garment is made of 'fine maguey fiber plumage glistening with mica' (ichquequetzalli pepeiocio metzcuitlatica)." (drawing from Sahagún)
Tracy Ardren, Ancient Maya Women (2002), 63.