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chorizo


cho·ri·zo

noun \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
First Known Use: 1802

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