English Explanatory Dictionary

enchilada

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A Mexican dish made by wrapping a filling in a tortilla, then baking in a sauce.

Pronunciation

/ˌɛn.t͡ʃɪˈlɑ.də/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-enchilada.wav

Word forms

enchilada enchiladas

Etymology

From Spanish enchilada, past participle of enchilar (“to add chili pepper to”).

Derived words

big enchilada chinchillada enchalupa enchirito quesalada whole enchilada
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