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frijol Definition

☆ fri·jol (frē′hōl′; also frē hōl′)

noun pl. fri·jo′·les′frē hō′lēz′, -lāz′, -lās′; also frē′hō′lēz′, -hōlz′

  1. any of various beans used for food, esp. any of certain kidney beans so used in Mexico and the SW U.S.
  2. refried beans

Etymology: Sp fríjol, fréjol < L faseolus, earlier phaselus < Gr phasēlos, kind of bean

frijol Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • maneados: The recipe leaflet kicks you off with chicken burros, refried beans ( frijoles maneados ), tortillas with a chili salsa.