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Vocabulary Entry
olla
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
A type of pot or pan used for cooking, often in Hispanic cultures.
Example Sentences
"She placed the vegetables in the olla to boil."
"The traditional olla made of clay was a wedding gift."
"He learned to cook his grandmother's recipe using her old olla."
V
verb
To cook or prepare food in an olla.
Example Sentences
"They olla the beans for several hours to make them tender."
"I often olla a stew on cold days."
"He loves to olla his family's favorite recipes during gatherings."
A
adjective
Relating to or characteristic of a cooking pot, often used in traditional contexts.
Example Sentences
"The olla dish was full of rich flavors."
"She prepared an olla-style meal that reminded everyone of home."
"They enjoyed the aroma of the olla-cooked chili."