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comal

name · noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

name

Meaning 1

A programming language influenced by BASIC and Pascal.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: computer-languages, computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

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Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

A flat, pan-like clay or metal griddle used to cook tortillas or other foods.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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adjective satellite

Meaning 3

of certain seeds (such as cotton) having a tuft or tufts of hair

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • comate (or comose) seeds
  • a comal tuft

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: comate, comose

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Acronym of common algorithmic language, inspired by ALGOL (“algorithmic language”).

From Mexican Spanish comal, from Classical Nahuatl comālli.