carnitas
[ kahr-nee-tuhz; Spanish kahr-nee-tahs ]
/ kɑrˈni təz; Spanish kɑrˈni tɑs /
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plural noun Mexican Cooking.
small or shredded pieces of crisp roast pork, eaten as a snack, used as a filling for burritos, etc.
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Origin of carnitas
<Mexican Spanish, plural of carnita, equivalent to Spanish carn(e) meat (<Latin carnem, accusative of carō flesh, meat) + -ita diminutive suffix
Words nearby carnitas
Carnic Alps, carniferous, carnification, carnify, Carniola, carnitas, carnitine, carnival, carnivalesque, carnival glass, Carnivora
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Example sentences from the Web for carnitas
The smell of simmering carnitas filled the air as families, mostly locals, filled the bright orange banquettes.
Best Mexican Food in New York City: The Daily Beast Takes a Tour|Michelle Gross|May 4, 2012|DAILY BEASTI stepped into the nearest burrito joint and ordered one with carnitas -- shredded pork -- and extra salsa.
Little Brother|Cory Doctorow