Nixtamal
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Nixtamal is a noun meaning Hominy; maize kernels which have undergone nixtamalization, that is, hulling and soaking and cooking in an alkaline solution.
Meaning
Hominy; maize kernels which have undergone nixtamalization, that is, hulling and soaking and cooking in an alkaline solution.
Word Forms
- nixtamals
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include masa, tamal, nsima, grits, tamale, pinole.
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