arepa

noun

are·​pa ə-ˈrā-pə How to pronounce arepa (audio)
: a usually grilled cornmeal cake served in Latin American cuisine

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Osorio was raised with Colombian traditions at home, like having a Colombian coffee in the morning and enjoying dishes like ‘arepa paisa’ or ‘sancocho de gallina’. Melanie Anzidei, The Athletic, 9 July 2024 Their arepas can be ordered with cheese, chorizo or plain. David Ulloa Jr, The Arizona Republic, 24 Nov. 2024 It's known for its Venezuelan and other South American bites, like arepas and plantains prepared in various styles, as well as cuisine from Puerto Rico, the home of the restaurant's owner, Angel Batista. Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 4 Nov. 2024 The market hall offers a wide variety of options including ramen, sushi, BBQ, Venezuelan arepas, tacos and frozen custard. Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 17 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for arepa 

Word History

Etymology

American Spanish, probably from Cumaná (Cariban language of the Venezuela coast) erepa corn, cornmeal cake, or from a cognate Cariban form

First Known Use

1810, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of arepa was in 1810

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“Arepa.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/arepa. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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