flauta

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A type of fried cylindrical tortilla or taco.

Pronunciation

/ˈflaʊ̯tə/ [ˈflaʊ̯tʰə] LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-flauta.wav [ˈflaʊ̯ɾə]

Word forms

flauta flautas

Etymology

Borrowed from Mexican Spanish flauta, with same meaning, because of its shape, resembling a flute. Doublet of flute and fluyt.

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