Where does “jilote” come from?
jilote (Spanish) comes from Classical Nahuatl xīlōtl — immature, tender ear of maize; unripe ear of...
jilote (Spanish): Immature, green ear of maize; corn silk
Definitions
- Immature, green ear of maize; corn silk
Ancestry of “jilote”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Classical Nahuatl | xīlōtl | immature, tender ear of maize; unripe ear of... |