enchilada

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun tortilla with meat filling baked in tomato sauce seasoned with chili

Etymology

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

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