chimichurri
[ chim-ee-choor-ee ]
/ ˌtʃɪm iˈtʃʊər i /
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noun
an Argentinian sauce of fresh parsley, oregano, red chiles, lemon zest, vinegar, and olive oil, often served with grilled meat.
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Origin of chimichurri
First recorded in 1955–60; from American Spanish (Argentina, Uruguay); further origin uncertain
Words nearby chimichurri
chimere, chimeric, chimerical, chi meson, chimichanga, chimichurri, Chimkent, chimney, chimney breast, chimney cap, chimney corner
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