Where does “tamal” come from?
tamal (English) comes from Spanish tamal, from Nahuatl tamalli — wrapped.
tamal (English): Alternative form of tamale
Definitions
- Alternative form of tamale
Ancestry of “tamal”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Spanish | tamal | tamal, tamale; bundle, clumsy package;... |
| 2 | Nahuatl | tamalli | wrapped |