elote

Spanish

elote

Etymology

From Classical Nahuatl ēlōtl (“green corn cob, fresh ear of corn”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /e.ˈlo.te/
  • Rhymes: -ote

Noun

elote m (plural elotes)

  1. (Mexico, Central America) fresh ear of corn

Synonyms

  • choclo m (South and Central America)
  • jojoto m (Venezuela)

See also

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