Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

jibarito

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: jibar-i-to
IPA

17

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

3

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A speciality sandwich of Chicago, made with flattened fried green plantains instead of bread, a garlic-flavoured mayonnaise, and a filling that typically includes meat, cheese, lettuce, and tomato.

Example Sentences

"The research for this article produced as much regret as revelation, with unrequitable longings for far-away creations like Chicago’s jibarito (steak squeezed between thin, crusty slices of smashed plantain) and extinct species like the chacarero of Jackson Heights, Queens: a Chilean sandwich with a garnish of chopped green beans, the specialty of a bakery that is now closed."

Inflected Forms

jibaritos (plural)

Questions

What does jibarito mean?: A speciality sandwich of Chicago, made with flattened fried green plantains instead of bread, a garlic-flavoured mayonnaise, and a filling that typically includes meat, cheese, lettuce, and tomato.

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