adobo

/ (əˈdəʊbəʊ) /

noun plural -bos

the national dish of the Philippines, which consists of chunks of meat, fish, or vegetables, marinated in vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, and spices and then stewed in the marinade

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decorum
the act of or need for making up one's mind.
dignified propriety of behavior, speech, dress, etc.
a company of singers, especially an organized group employed in church service.
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Word Origin for adobo

C20: from Spanish

Words nearby adobo

adnoun, ado, ado-ekiti, adobe, adobe flat, adobo, adolescence, adolescent, adolescent medicine, adolf, adon olam
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