METATE

Metate

A metate is a mortar, a ground stone tool used for processing grain and seeds. In traditional Mesoamerican culture, metates were typically used by women who would grind calcified maize and other organic materials during food preparation . Similar artifacts are found all over the world, including China.

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metate

Noun

  1. A flat stone with a slightly concave surface, used with another stone (a mano) for grinding maize or other grains.


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