Late 19th century; earliest use found in Daniel Brinton (1837–1899). From Spanish MazatecaMazatec + -an. In later use probably independently from Mazatec + -an.
Definition of Mazatecan in US English:
Mazatecan
adjective
= Mazatec.
Origin
Late 19th century; earliest use found in Daniel Brinton (1837–1899). From Spanish Mazateca Mazatec + -an. In later use probably independently from Mazatec + -an.