Definitions

1. noun

a traditional Central American dish made from steamed corn masa filled with meat, cheese, or vegetables, often wrapped in a corn husk

“She enjoyed a delicious tamal at her grandmother’s birthday dinner.”

2. noun

a type of tamales

“The tamal vendor had a variety of different flavors to choose from.”

3. verb

to cook tamales

“She spent all day tamaling with her family for the holiday celebration.”