refried
UK[ˌriːˈfraɪd]US[ˌriːˈfraɪd]
adj
(of beans) cooked, mashed, and then fried again, typically with seasonings.
Morpheme Breakdown
re
fried
re
again
fried
cooked in oil
Etymology
The word "refried" is a direct calque from the Spanish "refrito," the past participle of "refreír," meaning "to fry again." The English term was formed by transparently combining the Latin-derived prefix "re-" with the common English cooking term "fried." While the Spanish "refrito" can imply "well-fried" as much as "fried again," the English borrowing strictly emphasizes the sequential process. This term entered widespread English usage specifically in the context of Mexican cuisine, most famously in the dish "refried beans" (frijoles refritos), solidifying its culinary meaning.
Analysis
Structure: re (again) + fried (cooked in oil)
- re: A prefix of Latin origin, meaning "again" or "back." It functions as a derivational prefix indicating repetition.
- fried: The past participle of the verb 'fry,' from Old French 'frire,' ultimately from Latin 'frigere,' meaning "to roast or fry." It functions as the base word describing the cooking method.
Examples
The burrito was filled with cheese and refried beans.
For the best texture, use freshly made refried beans in your recipe.
The menu offered a vegetarian option with refried black beans.