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Chorizo

chuh-REE-zoh

tʃəˈriːzoʊ

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chorizo

Dictionary meaning

A pork sausage seasoned with smoked paprika and other spices.

History and origin

Spanish/Portuguese.

Common mispronunciations

chuh-RY-zohcho-RIZ-oh

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