frijol

Thân thiện

A farmer harvests ripe frijol plants in the field.

Definition

Noun 1. A type of bean, specifically the common bean plant (Phaseolus vulgaris) cultivated primarily for its edible seeds (beans) rather than its pods. This term often refers to varieties with large, distinctively shaped beans, such as red kidney beans.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The recipe calls for one cup of cooked frijol.
  • He grows frijol in his garden to use in traditional stews.
  • This variety of frijol is known for its rich, earthy flavor.

Advanced Usage

• The word "frijol" is a direct borrowing from Spanish, where it is the common word for "bean." In English, it is often used in culinary contexts, particularly those relating to Latin American, Mexican, or Southwestern U.S. cuisine, to specify a type of bean or to add cultural specificity.
• It can be used in a general sense for beans, but often implies the dried form of the common bean.

Variants and Related Words

• Frijole (noun): An alternative, less common spelling of frijol.
• Frijoles refritos (noun phrase): A specific dish of mashed and fried beans, often translated as "refried beans."

Synonyms

• Bean (noun): The general term for the seed of various plants of the family Fabaceae.
• Kidney bean (noun): A specific variety of common bean with a shape resembling a kidney, often red or white.
• Common bean (noun): The plant species .

Related Phrases

• Pot of frijoles: Refers to a cooked preparation of beans.
  • She left a pot of frijoles simmering on the stove.

Học thuật

Noun

1. the common bean plant grown for the beans rather than the pods (especially a variety with large red kidney-shaped beans)

Từ đồng nghĩa

• kidney bean
• frijole