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Definition of chimichurri

chimichurri

/ˌtʃɪm.iˈtʃʊr.i/
chim · i · chur · ri
Plural:chimichurris
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chimichurri Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A piquant, uncooked sauce and marinade originating in Argentina and Uruguay, typically made from finely chopped parsley, minced garlic, olive oil, oregano, and red wine vinegar, traditionally served over grilled meats.

Example

"We grilled a flank steak and topped it with a generous spoonful of fresh chimichurri."

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• Rhymes for chimichurri

• Nearby Words

chilomastix
chimborazo
chimichanga
chimichurri
chimney
chimney swift
chimonanthus

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Argentine Spanish 'chimichurri', of uncertain origin, though widely believed to derive from Basque 'tximitxurri', meaning 'a mixture of several things in no particular order'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Chimichurri. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 18, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/chimichurri
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