frijoles

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fri·jo·les / frēˈhōlēz/ • pl. n. (in Mexican cooking) beans.

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frijoles

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frijoles Mexican; dish of boiled fava or lima (butter) beans which have been left to cool, then fried. Also known as refried beans.

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