Frijole

/friːˈhoʊleɪ/ noun

Definition

A variant or alternate spelling of frijol; a bean plant or legume.

Etymology

Alternative spelling of 'frijol,' possibly influenced by Italian or other Romance language endings. Found in older English texts or regional dialects.

Kelly Says

This spelling shows how words change as they travel between languages—'frijol' became 'frijole' in some places, just like 'mosquito' gained an 'e' sound when it crossed Spanish to English!

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