Unnumbered source etymology
Original entry ↗noun
Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventoryCorn (maize) harvested before reaching full maturity. · A street food dish originating in Central America, but now also popular in the United States, consisting of corn on the cob which is grilled or boiled and served on a stick, typically with toppings such as cheese, chili powder, mayonnaise, and lime juice.
Borrowed from Spanish elote (“fresh ear of corn”).
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- Borrowed-form mentionelotees · fresh ear of corn
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