criollo

• 名词，指在美洲西班牙殖民地出生的纯西班牙血统的人；也指一种高品质的可可品种。

A noun referring to a person of pure Spanish descent born in the Spanish colonies of the Americas, or a high-quality variety of cocoa.

1. Person of Spanish descent born in the AmericasC1formal

   A person of pure European (usually Spanish) ancestry born in the Spanish colonies of the Americas.

   克里奥人

   • The criollos played a key role in the independence movements of Latin America.
   • Many criollos owned large estates in the colonial era.
   • The social hierarchy placed peninsulares above criollos.

   同义词creole

2. High-quality cocoa beanC1formal

   A rare and highly prized variety of cocoa bean known for its superior flavor and aroma.

   克里奥罗可可豆

   • Criollo cocoa is used to make the finest chocolates.
   • The farmer specialized in growing criollo beans.
   • Chocolate made from criollo has a complex, fruity taste.