ENCHILADA


Meaning of ENCHILADA in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˌen-chə-ˈlä-də ]

noun

Etymology: American Spanish, from feminine of enchilado, past participle of enchilar to season with chili, from Spanish en- en- (I) + 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

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.