chorizo

[chuh-ree-zoh, chaw-ree-saw, -thaw]

noun

Spanish Cooking.

plural

chorizos 

1. a pork sausage spiced with garlic, peppers, and juniper berries and smoked and dried.

chorizo

/ tʃɔːˈriːzəʊ /

noun

1. a kind of highly seasoned pork sausage of Spain or Mexico

Word History and Origins

Origin of chorizo¹

From Spanish, of uncertain origin

Word History and Origins

Origin of chorizo¹

C19: Spanish

Example Sentences

We brunched on the restaurant’s chorizo omelet, braised beef empanadas and a towering lemon berry French toast.

From Los Angeles Times

Mexican chorizo brings deep seasoning, a little funk and the kind of paprika-forward heat that lingers.

From Salon

American cheese shines as the creamy base for homemade macaroni and cheese or game-day queso, dotted with spicy beef or chorizo.

From Salon

On top of that: chorizo, browned hard in a skillet until the edges darken and curl.

From Salon

Having culturally relevant vegan food, like vegan chorizos, made it easier to enjoy asados with my family — we could keep the ritual going without sacrificing my personal dietary choices.

From Los Angeles Times