Where does “escamole” come from?
escamole (Spanish) comes from Classical Nahuatl āzcamōlli, from Classical Nahuatl mōlli — sauce; stew; something ground; sauce, something...
escamole (Spanish): The larvae of certain ants eaten as a delicacy
Definitions
- The larvae of certain ants eaten as a delicacy
Ancestry of “escamole”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Classical Nahuatl | āzcamōlli | dish of ant larvae |
| 2 | Classical Nahuatl | mōlli | sauce; stew; something ground; sauce, something... |