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    Feijoo (en. Feijoa)

    /feɪˈxu/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Edible seed of a leguminous plant.
    The feijoo is used in various recipes of Latin American cuisine.
    El feijoo es utilizado en diversas recetas de la cocina latinoamericana.
    Plant that produces these fruits.
    The feijoo grows in tropical and subtropical climates.
    El feijoo crece en climas tropicales y subtropicales.

    Etymology

    The term 'feijoo' comes from the Quechua 'feyhu'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to make a feijoo
    To carry out an action that does not make much sense.
    hacer un feijoo
    to be in feijoo
    To be in a state of confusion or disorder.
    estar en feijoo

    Related Words

    bean
    Edible legume, similar to the feijoo.
    frijol
    legume
    Plant cultivated for its edible seeds.
    legumbre

    Slang Meanings

    To refer to someone who is clumsy or not very smart.
    Don't be a feijoo, think before you act.
    No seas un feijoo, piensa antes de actuar.
    To indicate that something goes wrong.
    That project was a total feijoo.
    Ese proyecto fue un feijoo total.