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Definition of pozole

pozole

/poʊˈzoʊleɪ/
po · zo · le
Plural:pozoles
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• noun

1

A traditional Mexican soup or stew made from hominy, pork or chicken, and chili peppers, typically served with garnishes such as shredded cabbage, radishes, cilantro, lime, and avocado.

Example

"On New Year's Eve, the family gathered around a steaming pot of red pozole topped with crisp radishes and shredded cabbage."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Mexican Spanish pozole, which derives from Classical Nahuatl pozolli (meaning "frothy" or "boiled maize"), referring to how the nixtamalized corn kernels burst open like foam when cooked.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pozole. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pozole
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