diablo
Americannoun
adjective
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of diablo
First recorded in 1600–10
Example Sentences
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Their vegan lineup changes every two weeks — the latest theme being Latin America with a mushroom version of shrimp diablo, served on housemade tortillas.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 23, 2021
The scooters have now descended upon Mexico City, where angry locals refer to them as patines del diablo, or “devil’s skates.”
From Slate • Mar. 14, 2019
Calamari al diablo was another winner, with tender squid and an aggressive tomato sauce that was both punishing and irresistible.
From Washington Post • Aug. 27, 2018
It was the kind of place where the leather booths and the walls above them were the same deep red as always — some would say as red as the shrimp diablo.
From New York Times • Mar. 29, 2018
“Get the diablo who did this, please,” she begged.
From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro
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