Definition

A type of spicy sausage from Portugal made primarily from pork and seasoned with garlic and spices.

Example

I love adding linguica to my breakfast burritos for extra flavor.

Conversation

Have you ever tried linguica?

Yes, I love it! It's so flavorful and spicy.

I just had it in a stew the other day.

That sounds delicious! I should make some for our next get-together.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Linguica → The word 'linguica' comes from Portuguese, derived from 'linguiça', which refers to a type of sausage. The root 'lingua' (meaning tongue) in Latin is also related, as sausages are often associated with the shape of a tongue. Thus, 'linguica' refers to a sausage that resembles a tongue in form.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'lingua', which means tongue in Latin, to remember that 'linguica' refers to a sausage that resembles a tongue.

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