The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Pinole \Pi*nole"\, n.
   1. An aromatic powder used in Italy in the manufacture of
      chocolate.
      [1913 Webster]

   2. Parched maize, ground, and mixed with sugar, etc. Mixed
      with water, it makes a nutritious beverage.
      [1913 Webster]

WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):

pinole
    n 1: meal made of finely ground corn mixed with sugar and spices

U.S. Gazetteer Places (2000):

Pinole, CA -- U.S. city in California
   Population (2000):    19039
   Housing Units (2000): 6828
   Land area (2000):     5.198656 sq. miles (13.464457 sq. km)
   Water area (2000):    8.075565 sq. miles (20.915616 sq. km)
   Total area (2000):    13.274221 sq. miles (34.380073 sq. km)
   FIPS code:            57288
   Located within:       California (CA), FIPS 06
   Location:             37.997509 N, 122.292086 W
   ZIP Codes (1990):     94564
   Note: some ZIP codes may be omitted esp. for suburbs.
   Headwords:
    Pinole, CA
    Pinole