Tamale

Word TAMALE
Character 6
Hyphenation ta ma le
Pronunciations N/A

Definitions and meanings of "Tamale"

What do we mean by tamale?

A Mexican dish made of chopped meat and crushed peppers, highly seasoned, wrapped in cornhusks spread with masa, and steamed. noun

A Mexican dish made of crushed corn (cornmeal) mixed with minced meat, seasoned with red pepper, dipped in oil, and steamed. noun

Mexican dish of cornmeal dough shell filled with various ingredients (e.g. chopped beef, pork, sweet filling) then steamed in corn husks. noun

Corn and cornmeal dough stuffed with a meat mixture then wrapped in corn husks and steamed noun

A city in northern Ghana noun

Mexican dish of cornmeal dough shell filled with various ingredients (e.g. chopped beef, pork, sweet filling) then steamed in corn husks.

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The word "tamale" in example sentences

Is there an actual chance of getting a cheese tamale from the tamale lady or beef, chicken, cheese its a crap shoot? ❋ Unknown (2008)

Or I’d order a cup of roasted corn topped with sour cream and salsa at a stand outside of Fiesta followed by a tamale from a Mexican butcher and a cheeseburger from Whataburger. ❋ Homesick Texan (2007)

However, do yourself a favor and be sure to order the chile and cheese tamale, which is melt in your mouth delicious. ❋ Natalie Pace (2011)

The classic accompaniment to this dish in the Sierra Huasteca is a sweet corn tamale, which is dipped into the sauce. ❋ Unknown (2006)

She called our tamale supplier in California to order five dozen for Christmas Eve. ❋ Homesick Texan (2006)

The staples on the combo plate fell short of expectations; the tamale was a tad dry, and the enchilada could've used more cheese. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The tamale was the best I have ever had, and for the first time ever, I did not have to ask for spicy salsa for my nachos. ❋ Unknown (2008)

My Mexican friends go crazy when I say "tamale" instead of tamal. ❋ Unknown (2010)

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