1. Plural of pinole; a nutritious flour or meal made from ground seeds, nuts, or grains, traditionally used by Indigenous peoples of the southwestern United States and Mexico.
Usage: Often used in historical or cultural contexts; Can refer to the food product itself or the plant material from which it is made

Examples

• The travelers carried pinoles as a lightweight, portable food source.
• Pinoles were an important staple in the diet of many southwestern tribes.
• She prepared pinoles from ground mesquite beans for the community gathering.
• The recipe called for mixing pinoles with water to create a nutritious drink.
• Archaeological evidence shows that pinoles were consumed for thousands of years in the region.