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chouriço en · NOUN

Pronunciation

• /ʃəˈɹis/ (New-England)

Etymology

Borrowed from Portuguese chouriço, of uncertain origin. Doublet of chorizo, which arrived via Spanish.

Meanings

1. (countable, uncountable) A Portuguese spiced sausage.
   • Also local bluefish, filleted and grilled alongside a few lengths of chourico, the garlicky pork sausage that is made in nearby New Bedford by the great-great-grandchildren of Portuguese whaling men. 2003 July 30, Sam Sifton, “A Perfect Change-Up: Bluefish, Sausage and Clams”, in The New York Times, →ISSN:
   • The pork is free of tenderizers; more than a few pilgrimages have been made for the cured ham and spicy chouriço sausages (both $3.99 a pound). 2006 June 17, Tammy La Gorce, “Iberian Treats”, in The New York Times, →ISSN:

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Relateds

chaurice