comal

[ koh-mahl; Spanish kaw-mahl ]

noun

, plural co·mals, Spanish co·ma·les [kaw-, mah, -les].

1. a griddle made from sandstone or earthenware.

Word History and Origins

Origin of comal¹

1835–45, Americanism; < Mexican Spanish < Nahuatl comālli

Example Sentences

This is kept covered by a comal, or a smaller olla, and a good hot fire of coals is kept burning within.

From Project Gutenberg

Tortillas are only eaten warm—that is, are fit only for eating when warm—or fresh from the “comal.”

From Project Gutenberg

This explanation is given to set right the general impression that the Comal was a Red Cross ship.

From Project Gutenberg

Comal thought it was Grumal, let fly an arrow, and she fell.

From Project Gutenberg

Rosita set the olla on one side, and placed the comal over the coals.

From Project Gutenberg