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comal

adjective
co·​mal | \ ˈkōməl\

Definition of comal

 (Entry 1 of 2)

botany
: having or being a coma a comal tuft

comal

noun
co·​mal | \ kōˈmäl\
plural comals\ -​lz \ or comales\ -​(ˌ)lās \

Definition of comal (Entry 2 of 2)

1 : a flat slab of sandstone used as a griddle
2 : a griddle of earthenware or metal

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History and Etymology for comal

Adjective

coma entry 2 + -al

Noun

American Spanish, from Nahuatl comalli

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