choclo

Spanish

Etymology

Borrowed from Quechua choklo (literally “fresh maize”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈt͡ʃoklo/

Noun

choclo m (plural choclos)

  1. (Latin America) corncob
  2. (Latin America) corn (cereal plant)

Synonyms
  • (corncob): elote (Mexico), mazorca de maíz
  • (cereal plant): maíz
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