tamale

noun

ta·ma·le tə-ˈmä-lē

: cornmeal dough rolled with ground meat or beans seasoned usually with chili, wrapped usually in corn husks, and steamed

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The biggest, brightest holiday events of 2024 Best tamales in Phoenix? —

Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 11 Dec. 2024 Fresa's Fresa's is making the season easier this year with their signature holiday tamales. —

Ana Gutierrez, Austin American-Statesman, 10 Dec. 2024 For four weekends through Dec. 22, attendees can walk through the Square lined with vendors offering five golden rings (and permanent jewelry), Blitzen’s BBQ, Christmas tamales, or even bacon brittle if figgy pudding isn’t your thing. —

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Kamren Curiel, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for tamale