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arepa

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ɑˈɹɛpɑ/
  • /əˈɹɛpə/

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noun

Meaning 1

A type of cornbread originating from the northern Andes and resembling a tortilla.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

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History

Etymology

Etymology tree Cumanagoto erepabor. Spanish arepabor. English arepa Borrowed from Spanish arepa.

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Esperanto: arepo — type of corn bread from the northern Andes
  • Portuguese: arepa — type of corn bread from the northern Andes