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Meaning of nixtamal | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

Hominy; maize kernels which have undergone nixtamalization, that is, hulling and soaking and cooking in an alkaline solution.

uncountable, usually

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

nixtamalization nixtamalize nixy Niya NIYC niyoga