Definition

A type of bean commonly used in Mexican cuisine, often served in dishes like tacos and burritos.

Example

I made a delicious frijole soup for dinner last night.

Conversation

Have you ever tried a dish that includes frijole?

Yeah, I love them in tacos and burritos!

I think frijole soup is my favorite, especially when it's spicy.

That sounds delicious! We should cook it together sometime.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'frijole' comes from Spanish 'frijol', which means bean. The term is derived from the Latin 'faba', meaning bean, through Vulgar Latin 'fabiolus'.

Memory Tip

Think of the Spanish word for bean, 'frijol', to remember that 'frijole' refers to a type of bean.

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