choclo

Spanish

Etymology

Borrowed from Quechua choklo (literally “fresh maize”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈt͡ʃoklo/ [ˈt͡ʃo.klo]

Noun

choclo m (plural choclos)

1. (Latin America) corncob
2. (Latin America) corn (cereal plant)

Synonyms

• (corncob): elote (Mexico), mazorca de maíz
• (cereal plant): maíz