"loco moco" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Reportedly from Spanish loco (“crazy”), with an arbitrary rhyme for the second word. Etymology templates: {{der|en|es|loco||crazy}} Spanish loco (“crazy”) Head templates: {{en-noun|-|nolinkhead=1}} loco moco (uncountable)
  1. A traditional Hawaiian meal, usually of white rice topped with a hamburger patty, a fried egg, and gravy. Wikipedia link: loco moco Tags: uncountable

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