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frijoles

/fɾiˈxoʊleɪz/ /fɾiˈhoʊliz/

Meanings
noun
(in Mexico, the southwestern United States, and the West Indies) Any cultivated bean of the genus Phaseolus, especially the black seed of a variety of Phaseolus vulgaris.

Examples :

"After a long day at school, Maria was happy to come home to a warm bowl of frijoles and tortillas. "
food vegetable plant

Related Words

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variety noun

/vəˈɹaɪ.ɪ.ti/

The quality of being varied; diversity.

"Variety is the spice of life."

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school noun

/skuːl/

(collective) A group of fish or a group of marine mammals such as porpoises, dolphins, or whales.

"The divers encountered a huge school of mackerel."

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quesadilla noun

/ˌkeɪ̯səˈdiː(l)jə/ /ˌkeɪ̯səˈdi(j)ə/

A Mexican dish made by filling a tortilla (corn or flour) with cheese, folding in half and toasting until the cheese is melted. Additional ingredients, such as meats (chicken or beef, commonly), or vegetables can be added. Often served with salsa, guacamole and/or sour cream.

"After school, I made myself a cheese quesadilla for a quick snack. "

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several noun

/ˈsɛv(ə)ɹəl/

An area of land in private ownership (as opposed to common land).

"The family owns several, a small plot of land behind their house. "

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cultivated verb

/ˈkʌltɪveɪtɪd/

To grow plants, notably crops

"Most farmers in this region cultivate maize."

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especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

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states noun

/steɪts/

A condition; a set of circumstances applying at any given time.

"The current economic states are causing many people to worry about job security. "

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southwestern adjective

/ˌsaʊθˈwɛstərn/ /ˌsʌθˈwɛstərn/

Of or pertaining to the southwest.

"Locals think southwestern sunsets are the most beautiful."

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indies noun

/ˈɪndiz/

An independent publisher.

""Many new authors choose to publish their books through indies because they offer more creative control." "

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united verb

/juːˈnaɪtɪd/ /juˈnaɪtɪd/

To bring together as one.

"I hope this song can unite people from all different cultures."

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tortillas noun

/tɔrˈtiːjəz/ /tɔrˈtiːləz/

(Mexican cuisine) A flat round bread made out of cornmeal or flour. In Mexican cuisine they are often served with a filling or topping such as frijoles "beans", carne "meat", salsa "sauce", sour cream and cheese; in the latter case they are called quesadillas.

"We bought a package of tortillas to make tacos for dinner. "

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related verb

/ɹɪˈleɪtɪd/

To tell in a descriptive way.

"Please relate the circumstances of your journey here today."