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cuitlacoche

[ kweet-lah-koh-chey; Spanish kweet-lah-kaw-che ]

noun

  1. the black fungus that causes corn smut.
  2. corn affected with this black fungus, having a sweet, smoky flavor, considered a delicacy and used in a variety of Mexican dishes.


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