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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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 Chicken and avocado arepas and pork and cheese arepas from Senor Arepa. Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 5 Oct. 2024 In 2022, the duo opened Los Chamos, an authentic Venezuelan restaurant on South Boulevard serving arepas, cachapa, pabellón, pepitos and picaña. Laura Barrero, Axios, 10 Sep. 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 1 Dec. 2024.

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