adobo

/əˈdoʊboʊ/
noun
  1. A Filipino dish made by marinating meat, seafood, or vegetables in vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, and spices, then simmering until tender.
    • My grandmother's chicken adobo is the best I've ever tasted.
    • For dinner tonight, I'm going to try making pork adobo for the first time.
    • We served adobo with steamed rice and a side of pickled vegetables.
  2. A Mexican or Spanish marinade or sauce made with chili peppers, vinegar, and spices, used to flavor meat or as a condiment.
    • The chef prepared the beef in a smoky chipotle adobo sauce.
    • You can buy canned chipotle peppers in adobo at most grocery stores.
    • She added a spoonful of adobo to the stew for extra heat and depth.
What does "adobo" mean? | whatsthatwordmean | whatsthatwordmean