ENCHILADA


Meaning of ENCHILADA in English

I. ˌenchəˈlädə, -ladə noun

( -s )

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

: a tortilla topped or rolled up with a highly seasoned meat or other filling and served with tomato sauce seasoned with chili

II. noun

: schmear herein : ball of wax herein

the whole enchilada

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