First Known Use: 1938
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adobo
noun ado·bo \ə-ˈdō-bō, ä-ˈthō-bō\
plural ado·bos
Definition of ADOBO
: a Philippine dish of fish or meat usually marinated in a sauce containing vinegar and garlic, browned in fat, and simmered in the marinade
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Origin of ADOBO
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