Frijoles

/friːˈhoʊleɪz/ noun

Definition

Plural of frijol; multiple bean plants or servings of beans, a common staple food in Latin American cuisine.

Etymology

Spanish plural of 'frijol,' formed by adding the Spanish plural suffix '-es.' The word maintains its Spanish form when used in English discussions of Latin American food.

Kelly Says

Frijoles are so important to Latin American cuisine that the Spanish plural form stayed the same in English—we rarely say 'frijols' because the Spanish version just sounds right!

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