noun, masculineplural: papaloquelites
any of several culinary herbs in the genus Porophyllum, notable for a very strong, distinctive flavor reminiscent of cilantro
Synonyms: pápalo, quilquina
Borrowed from Classical Nahuatl papaloquilitl from Classical Nahuatl pāpalōtl (“butterfly”) + Classical Nahuatl quilitl (“edible herb, greens”).