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adobo
(ə dō′bō)
noun
a Philippine dish consisting of pork or chicken marinated in vinegar, garlic, soy sauce, etc., simmered, and then fried
Origin: Sp, sauce for marinating or preserving meat
See adobo in American Heritage Dictionary 4
noun pl. a·do·bos
A Philippine dish of marinated meat or fish seasoned with garlic, soy sauce, vinegar, and spices.
Origin:
Origin: Spanish
Origin: , from Old Spanish adobar, to stew
Origin: , from Old French adouber, to dub, arm, prepare
Origin: , of Germanic origin
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