choclo

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Spanish

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Etymology

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Borrowed from Quechua choklo (literally fresh maize).

Pronunciation

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

Noun

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choclo m (plural choclos)

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

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