(definition) by Webster 1913 Thu Jan 19 2006 at 5:51:06

Ta*ma"le (?), n. [Written also tamal, tomale.] [Amer. Sp. tamal, of Mex. origin.]

A Mexican dish made of crushed maize mixed with minced meat, seasoned with red pepper, dipped in oil, and steamed.

 

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