Dictionary

elote en · NOUN

Pronunciation

• /ɛˈloʊˌteɪ/ (US)
• /ɛˈləʊteɪ/ (UK)

Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish elote (“fresh ear of corn”).

Meanings

1. (qualifier:originally, uncountable) Corn (maize) harvested before reaching full maturity.
2. (countable, uncountable) A street food dish originating in Central America, but now also popular in the United States, consisting of corn on the cob which is grilled or boiled and served on a stick, typically with toppings such as cheese, chili powder, mayonnaise, and lime juice.
   • I love elotes, esquites and arepas. I really love it in ice cream and pudding; if you haven't had these delicacies, do it now. 2023 August 22, Emily Weinstein, “Grilled to a Char, Creamed With Coconut, Livened With Lime and Piled on Pasta”, in The New York Times, New York, N.Y.: The New York Times Company, →ISSN, →OCLC, archived from the original on 28 Aug 2023:

Forms

Synonyms

street corn