🇪🇸Spanish Source WordCode: ES

pollo crujiente

Pronunciation / Transliteration: pollo crujiente

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Crispy Chicken/ˈkrɪs.pi ˈtʃɪk.ɪn/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #1500 frequency
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🇪🇸 Example Sentence in Spanish:

"Este restaurante es famoso por su pollo crujiente."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A dish made from chicken that is fried or baked until the outer layer is crunchy and golden brown.

    "The restaurant is famous for its crispy chicken served with a side of coleslaw."
  2. 2

    A popular fast-food item characterized by its crunchy exterior and tender meat inside.

    "Many people enjoy crispy chicken as a quick and satisfying meal option."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'crispy' originates from the Middle English word 'crisp', which comes from the Latin 'crispus', meaning curled or twisted. 'Chicken' derives from the Old English 'cicen', which referred to a young fowl. The combination reflects a culinary preparation that emphasizes texture and flavor.

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