frijole

Thân thiện

A cook adds frijoles to a pot of simmering soup.

Definition

Noun: 1. A type of Mexican bean, typically dried and used in cooking. 2. The common bean plant (Phaseolus vulgaris) cultivated primarily for its edible seeds (beans) rather than its pods, often referring to a variety with large, red, kidney-shaped beans.

Usage

The word "frijole" is used to refer to the bean itself as a food ingredient or to the plant that produces it. It is a specific term often associated with Mexican and Southwestern U.S. cuisine.

Examples

Advanced Usage

• "Frijoles refritos": A common dish of mashed, fried beans.
  • We ordered frijoles refritos as a side dish.

Variants and Related Words

• Frijoles (plural): The most common plural form.
  • She bought a bag of dried frijoles.

Synonyms

• Bean: The general term.
• Kidney bean: Specifically for the large, red variety.

Different Meanings

The two definitions are closely related: 1. Refers to the harvested, edible seed (the food product). 2. Refers to the leguminous plant that produces these seeds.

Học thuật

Noun

1. Mexican bean; usually dried
2. 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
• frijol