chouriço
nounmasculine/ʃowˈɾisu/high
chou·ri·ço
Definition
A traditional Portuguese smoked sausage, typically made from pork, fat, garlic, paprika, and spices.
We grilled some chouriço to serve as an appetizer.
Portuguese chouriço is a key ingredient in many stews.
Common collocations
smoked chouriçoblood chouriçochouriço stew
Etymology
Do latim vulgar 'salsicia', por influência do espanhol 'chorizo'.