papaloquelite
Spanish
Etymology
From Classical Nahuatl papaloquilitl from Classical Nahuatl pāpalōtl (“butterfly”) + Classical Nahuatl quilitl (“edible herb, greens”)
Noun
papaloquelite m (plural papaloquelites)
- (Mexico) Any of several culinary herbs in the genus Porophyllum, notable for a very strong, distinctive flavor reminiscent of cilantro.
Synonyms
- pápalo, quilquina (Bolivia)