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/Sounds like "chah" (as in "chat") + "MOH" (as in "more") + "rroh"/

Meaning

The calf muscle, the back of the lower leg. Also a popular pork cut in Mexico: chamorro al horno or en salsa is slow-cooked until the meat falls off the bone and is a staple at markets and family celebrations.

Examples

My calves are killing me from all that walking.

I ordered a roasted pork shank and it was absolutely delicious.

Regional synonyms

A thunderous, powerful shot on goal in football, the kind the goalkeeper doesn't even see and that makes the net shake. When a player unleashes a cañonazo, the entire stadium jumps to its feet screaming.