elote
ear of corn
Reviewed by: David WestfallCofounder
A tender ear of corn, eaten off the cob or cut into kernels
Encoding Strategies:
mnemonic
visual
'ello
"hello" in a British accent
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tray
platter for serving food
Elote means ear of corn and sounds like 'Ello Tray1: a signature appetizer that greets you wish delicious corn on the cob. Elote is usually sold by street vendors and is slathered in mayonnaise, cotija cheese, lime, and chili powder.
elote
ear of corn, corn on the cob, corncob
A tender ear of corn, boiled or grilled and eaten whole off the cob.
Me encantan los elotes asadosI love roasted corn on the cob
Compramos un elote con mayonesa y quesoWe bought an ear of corn with mayonnaise and cheese
corn, sweet corn (off the cob)
The kernels themselves, once cut off the cob and used as an ingredient.
Podemos ponerle también elote a la ensaladaWe can also add corn to the salad
El elote es un alimento muy popular en MéxicoSweet corn is a very popular food in Mexico