First Known Use: 1802
Dictionary
chorizo
chorizo
noun cho·ri·zo \chə-ˈrē-(ˌ)zō, -(ˌ)sō\
: a spicy pork sausage
plural cho·ri·zos
Full Definition of CHORIZO
: a pork sausage highly seasoned especially with chili powder and garlic
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Origin of CHORIZO
Spanish
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