comal

American  

[koh-mahl, kaw-mahl] / koʊˈmɑl, kɔˈmɑl /

noun

plural

comals,

plural

comales

1. a griddle made from sandstone or earthenware.

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Etymology

Origin of comal

1835–45, < Mexican Spanish < Nahuatl comālli

Example Sentences

Rather than portray such a violent scene, Nava shows Rosa arriving at her mother’s comal and finding it full of white butterflies.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 28, 2025

“At the end of the day, she is showing us that all you need is fire, a comal and some ingredients to cook up these amazing meals,” Mr. Sandoval said.

From New York Times • Mar. 30, 2023

A bulbous cut of pork crisps on the rotating trompo over an open flame and tortillas are flipped on a Mexican comal.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 2, 2022

You can also use a comal, griddle, cast-iron skillet, or wok; heat the pan until it's very hot and cook on both sides until toasty.

From Salon • Apr. 21, 2022

I packed the comal, the escobeta brush, the plastic baggies filled with spices we had brought, the molcajete and pestel.

From "The Book of Unknown Americans" by Cristina Henríquez