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CHOCLO [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-01-19
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Botany
- Grain Growing
- Forage Crops
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Indian corn
1, record 1, English, Indian%20corn
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- corn 2, record 1, English, corn
correct, see observation, Canada, United States
- maize 1, record 1, English, maize
correct, see observation
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A cultivated American cereal plant (Zea mays) of the grass family, with the grain borne on cobs enclosed in husks. 3, record 1, English, - Indian%20corn
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
maize: term used mostly in British and technical texts. 4, record 1, English, - Indian%20corn
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
corn: term used in Canada by the Canadian Grain Commission and other Federal Agencies and Departments. 5, record 1, English, - Indian%20corn
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
The word "corn" has many different meanings depending on what country you are in. Corn in the United States is also called "maize" or "Indian corn." In some countries, corn means the leading crop grown in a certain district. Corn in England means wheat; in Scotland and Ireland, it refers to oats. 6, record 1, English, - Indian%20corn
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Botanique
- Culture des céréales
- Culture des plantes fourragères
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- maïs
1, record 1, French, ma%C3%AFs
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- blé d'Inde 2, record 1, French, bl%C3%A9%20d%27Inde
correct, masculine noun, Canada
- blé de Turquie 3, record 1, French, bl%C3%A9%20de%20Turquie
correct, masculine noun, less frequent
- blé d'Espagne 3, record 1, French, bl%C3%A9%20d%27Espagne
correct, masculine noun, less frequent
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Céréale de grande culture de la famille des graminacées. 3, record 1, French, - ma%C3%AFs
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
maïs : terme en usage au Canada à la Commission canadienne des grains et autres ministères. 4, record 1, French, - ma%C3%AFs
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Botánica
- Cultivo de cereales
- Cultivo de plantas forrajeras
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- maíz
1, record 1, Spanish, ma%C3%ADz
correct, masculine noun, Argentina, Chile, Spain, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Venezuela
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- choclo 2, record 1, Spanish, choclo
correct, masculine noun, Argentina, Chile, Paraguay, less frequent
- jojoto 3, record 1, Spanish, jojoto
correct, masculine noun, Venezuela, less frequent
- maíz común 4, record 1, Spanish, ma%C3%ADz%20com%C3%BAn
masculine noun
- mijo turquesco 4, record 1, Spanish, mijo%20turquesco
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El abastecimiento de España en maíz ha sido uno de los grandes problemas de su política agrícola. 5, record 1, Spanish, - ma%C3%ADz
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-08-20
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Prepared Dishes (Cooking)
- Restaurant Menus
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- empanada
1, record 2, English, empanada
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A small savory pie from Spain and South America. 2, record 2, English, - empanada
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fillings may be made of meat, seafood, or vegetables. The fillings can be seasoned in many ways. Those from around Spain are flavoured with peppers, onions, and tomatoes. Those from South America have a sweet/sour undertone from the addition of raisins and green olives. Crusts may be made from bread dough or flaky dough ... 2, record 2, English, - empanada
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Plats cuisinés
- Menus (Restauration)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- empanada
1, record 2, French, empanada
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En Espagne et en Amérique du Sud, tourte, pâté en croûte ou chausson farci à la viande ou au poisson, au maïs tendre ou au fromage. 2, record 2, French, - empanada
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Au Chili et en Argentine, les empanadas sont des petits pâtés en croûte (non moulés) [...] fourrés de viande hachée, de raisins secs, d'olives et d'oignons, épices de piment, de paprika et de cumin. On les sert en hors-d'œuvre ou comme amuse-gueule, toujours brûlants, très souvent avec du vin. 2, record 2, French, - empanada
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Platos preparados (Cocina)
- Menú (Restaurantes)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- empanada
1, record 2, Spanish, empanada
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La empanada consiste en una envoltura de masa rellena de variados ingredientes, que por su facilidad para comerla(se lo hace con las manos y no requiere de cubiertos), es consumida en todo lugar y ocasión. Especie de pastelito, puede hornearse o freírse(en forma tradicional o souflé), y su relleno más común es de carne picada(o cortada a cuchillo en algunas regiones), que se la combina con cebolla, huevo, aceitunas y/o pasas de uva. Existen variados rellenos, además de la carne vacuna, como ser : pollo, jamón y queso, humita(choclo y salsa blanca), queso y cebolla, espinaca, atún, etc. 2, record 2, Spanish, - empanada
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-05-07
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Grain Growing
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- corn grain 1, record 3, English, corn%20grain
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Culture des céréales
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- grain de maïs
1, record 3, French, grain%20de%20ma%C3%AFs
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cultivo de cereales
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- grano de maíz
1, record 3, Spanish, grano%20de%20ma%C3%ADz
correct, masculine noun, Argentina, Chile, Spain, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Venezuela
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- grano de choclo 2, record 3, Spanish, grano%20de%20choclo
correct, masculine noun, Argentina, Chile
- elote 3, record 3, Spanish, elote
correct, masculine noun, Mexico
- grano de jojoto 4, record 3, Spanish, grano%20de%20jojoto
correct, masculine noun, Venezuela, less frequent
- grano de borona 5, record 3, Spanish, grano%20de%20borona
masculine noun
- grano de panizo 5, record 3, Spanish, grano%20de%20panizo
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-08-08
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Grain Growing
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- starchy corn
1, record 4, English, starchy%20corn
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Culture des céréales
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- amylomaïs
1, record 4, French, amyloma%C3%AFs
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- maïs amylacé 1, record 4, French, ma%C3%AFs%20amylac%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cultivo de cereales
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- maíz amiláceo
1, record 4, Spanish, ma%C3%ADz%20amil%C3%A1ceo
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El maíz amiláceo es uno de los principales alimentos de los habitantes de la sierra del Perú; la producción es principalmente destinada al autoconsumo en forma de choclo, cancha, mote, harina precocida, y bebidas, entre otras formas de uso; siendo por lo tanto, importante para una población de aproximadamente ocho millones de personas que lo consumen. 1, record 4, Spanish, - ma%C3%ADz%20amil%C3%A1ceo
Record 5 - internal organization data 2007-05-07
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Fruits and Vegetables (Types and Processing - Food Ind.)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- corn on the cob
1, record 5, English, corn%20on%20the%20cob
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Fruits et légumes (Types et traitement - Alimentation)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- maïs en épis
1, record 5, French, ma%C3%AFs%20en%20%C3%A9pis
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Frutas y verduras (Tipos y procesamiento - Ind. alimentaria)
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- mazorca de maíz
1, record 5, Spanish, mazorca%20de%20ma%C3%ADz
correct, feminine noun, Argentina, Chile, Spain, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Venezuela
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- mazorca de choclo 2, record 5, Spanish, mazorca%20de%20choclo
correct, feminine noun, Argentina, Chile
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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