papaloquelite

Spanish

Etymology

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

Noun

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