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enchilada

Pronunciation: /ˌɛn.t͡ʃɪˈlɑ.də/

The English word “enchilada” has 1 meaning listed here.

noun

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

Etymology

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

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