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carnitas
plural noun
car·ni·tas
\ˌkärˈnētəz, -ˈnētäs\
Definition of carnitas
: small chunks or strips of meat and especially pork that are fried or roasted until crisp
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Origin and Etymology of carnitas
Mexican Spanish, plural of carnita, diminutive of Spanish carne meat, from Latin carn-, caro flesh
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