Meaning of the word tamale in English
What does tamale mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
tamale
US /təˈmɑː.li/
UK /təˈmɑː.li/
Noun
a traditional Mesoamerican dish made of masa, a dough made from nixtamalized corn, which is steamed or boiled in a leaf wrapper
Example:
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We had delicious pork tamales for dinner.
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She learned how to make authentic Mexican tamales from her grandmother.