What does «jilote» mean in Spanish?
- An ear of corn in which the kernels are uncooked, still tender. Among the Mexica Indians, the jilote had its own goddess called Xilonen.
♦ Used in: Mexico
Examples of use in Spanish: "los jilotes que son más pequeños que el elote".
"Después que la planta de maíz crece lo suficiente comienza a dar los jilotes".
"En El Salvador nos gusta comer los jilotes en una sopa de gallina india".
- Light yellowish strands that the cobs have when they develop.
- Of adolescent age or behavior.
♦ Used in: Mexico - Dumb, dumb.
♦ Used in: Honduras - Said of hair of a color close to red; reddish.
♦ Used in: Honduras - (cabeza de jilote) Very blond.
♦ Used in: Mexico