freixó

Galician

Etymology 1

From Old Galician-Portuguese feijoo (13th century, Cantigas de Santa Maria), probably from *frigiolo (compare frixir (to fry)). Cognate with Asturian frixuelu.

Alternative forms

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /fɾejˈʃɔː/

Noun

freixó m (plural freixós)

  1. (cooking) a traditional and popular Shrovetide treat prepared with eggs, flour, and either milk or broth, cooked over a frying pan greased with pork fat, or over a flat hot stone; similar to a crepe
    Synonym: filloa
  2. pancake

Etymology 2

From feixón (bean).

Alternative forms

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /fɾejˈʃɔː/

Noun

freixó m (plural freixós)

  1. earthnut (tuber of Conopodium majus)

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