noun, masculine/teˈkol/plural: tecoles
the edible larva of the moth Hypopta agavis, used in traditional Mexican cuisine
Synonyms: chinicuil
From Classical Nahuatl tletl (“fire”) + ocuilin (“worm”), for its reddish color.
/teˈkol/
the edible larva of the moth Hypopta agavis, used in traditional Mexican cuisine
Synonyms: chinicuil
From Classical Nahuatl tletl (“fire”) + ocuilin (“worm”), for its reddish color.