papaloquelite

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Etymology

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Borrowed from Classical Nahuatl papaloquilitl from Classical Nahuatl pāpalōtl (“butterfly”) + Classical Nahuatl quilitl (“edible herb, greens”).

Noun

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papaloquelite m (plural papaloquelites)

  1. (Mexico) any of several culinary herbs in the genus Porophyllum, notable for a very strong, distinctive flavor reminiscent of cilantro
    Synonyms: pápalo, (Bolivia) quilquina
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