atole
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- noun
- /əˈtoʊleɪ/
- US
- Grain-based beverages are still somewhat foreign in the continental U.S., though in Latin America, hot corn masa-based atoles are a fixture of many morning routines.
- chocolate atole
- corn atole
Examples
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The harvests of this mission are not sufficient to give two rations of atole and one of pozole daily to 1,060 neophytes which the Mission has; therefore, it is necessary to support them on the wild grain, which the goodness of God has furnished on their native soil.
Academic text (2006) -
Restaurants in the city serve atole in various flavors, including vanilla, chocolate, and even berry.
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A warm bowl of atole flavored with cinnamon is a comforting breakfast during the winter months.
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In Mexico, children often enjoy atole with chocolate or fruit as a sweet and nourishing snack.
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Etymology
Atole comes from the Nahuatl word atolli, which meant a 'corn drink' or 'watery maize' used by people in Mexico and Central America. That's why modern atole is a warm, thick drink or porridge made from ground corn.