Tamales
tamales
a Mexican dish of filled corn dough steamed in a wrapper
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Tamales synonyms
What's the difference between Tamales / Maisteigtaschen / gefüllte Maisteigrollen / Empanadas / Wraps / Maisgericht
A general descriptive term meaning "corn-dough pockets"; it fits roughly, but it is not the exact culinary term for tamales.
Describes the dish as "filled rolls of corn dough"; it emphasizes the shape, but may not match the traditional tamale form exactly.
A related but different dish: usually a filled pastry, often made with wheat dough. It can be used as an approximate comparison, but not as an exact synonym.
A very general word for rolled or wrapped food; it captures the idea of wrapping, but not the Mexican specialty tamales.
A very general term for a dish made from corn; it can include tamales, but does not name the specific preparation.
Refers to the structure of the dish: corn dough with filling. It is close to tamales, but sounds more like a description than a fixed term.
Describes the cooking method, not the dish itself. It is relevant for tamales, but not a synonym.
Means something is cooked in a wrapping or cover; it fits tamales well, but it is still a paraphrase of the preparation.
Describes origin or cultural belonging, not the dish itself. It is typical for tamales, but not a synonym.
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Tamales means tamales. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce Tamales
/taˈmales/
Tamales translation
tamales
Tamales transcription
/taˈmales/
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Tamales meaning: what does it mean?
ein mexikanisches Gericht aus gefülltem Maisteig, der in einer Hülle gedämpft wird
Tamales pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
Tamales is pronounced as /taˈmales/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
Is Tamales part of Mexican Cuisine vocabulary?
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Is Tamales part of Dishes vocabulary?
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