What is another word for tamale?
Pronunciation: [tˈame͡ɪl] (IPA) 
A tamale is a traditional Mexican dish made with masa, a corn dough, and filled with meat or vegetables. While tamale is the most commonly used term for this dish, there are several synonyms used in different regions of Mexico and throughout Latin America, including pastel de masa, hallaca, corundas, and humitas. Pastel de masa is used in some regions to refer to a sweet tamale or a dessert tamale. Hallaca is a Venezuelan variation of the tamale, typically filled with beef, pork, and olives. Corundas are a smaller, triangular-shaped tamale often served with pickled vegetables in central Mexico. Humitas are a sweet tamale made with fresh corn and can be found in many countries in South America.
