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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Any of the three stones traditionally used to elevate a comal above a fire in Mesoamerican cultures.

   "Tenamaste stones were used as pot rests or firedogs in a cooking fire."

Example

More examples

"Tenamaste stones were used as pot rests or firedogs in a cooking fire."

Etymology

From Spanish tenamaste.

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