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chorizo


cho·ri·zo

noun \chə-ˈrē-(ˌ)zō, -(ˌ)sō\
plural cho·ri·zos

Definition of CHORIZO

: a pork sausage highly seasoned especially with chili powder and garlic
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Origin of CHORIZO

Spanish
First Known Use: 1802

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