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The Many Meanings of Arepas

The Many Meanings of Arepas

In Colombia, arepa means three things: as slang, it means both “vagina” and “good luck”; but, literally, it describes one of the most important things you could eat in the country, and I’m here to brief you on its glory. An arepa is a flat disc made from corn flour. If you are not versed…

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