cuitlacoche
American
[kweet-lah-koh-chey, kweet-lah-kaw-che]
/ ˌkwit lɑˈkoʊ tʃeɪ, ˌkwit lɑˈkɔ tʃɛ /
Spanish
huitlacoche
noun
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the black fungus that causes corn smut.
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corn affected with this black fungus, having a sweet, smoky flavor, considered a delicacy and used in a variety of Mexican dishes.
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