n.
Pronunciation: ˌ en-ch ə - ' lä-d ə
Function: noun
Etymology: American Spanish, from feminine of enchilado, past participle of enchilar to season with chili, from Spanish en- 1 en- + chile chili
Date: 1887
1 : a usually corn tortilla rolled around a savory mixture, covered with chili sauce, and usually baked
2 : SCHMEAR , BALL OF WAX <the whole enchilada >