charro bean en · NOUN
Etymology
From Spanish charro (“cowboy”) (or English charro, from that Spanish word), due to the association of the beans and of charro bean soup with Mexican cowboys.
Meanings
- A pinto bean, as used in Mexican cooking, especially as used to make charro bean soup (a hearty, spicy, smoky soup flavoured with bacon).
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| charro beans | Number=Plur | lexicographic |