adobo
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ado·bo

noun \ə-ˈdō-bō, ä-ˈthō-bō\
plural ado·bos

Definition of ADOBO

: a Philippine dish of fish or meat usually marinated in a sauce containing vinegar and garlic, browned in fat, and simmered in the marinade

Origin of ADOBO

Spanish
First Known Use: 1938

Rhymes with ADOBO

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