choclo

Spanish

Etymology

Borrowed from Quechua chuqllu (“fresh maize”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈt͡ʃoklo/ [ˈt͡ʃo.klo]
  • Audio (Peru):(file)
  • Rhymes: -oklo
  • Syllabification: cho‧clo

Noun

choclo m (plural choclos)

  1. (South America) corncob
    Synonyms: (Mexico) elote, mazorca de maíz
  2. (South America) corn (cereal plant)
    Synonym: maíz

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