enchilada
Sayen-chi-LAH-duh/ˌɛn.t͡ʃɪˈlɑ.də/
Pluralenchiladas
- 1A Mexican dish consisting of a tortilla wrapped around a filling and baked in a sauce.
The enchilada arrived smothered in red chile sauce and melted cheese.
She layered the enchiladas in a baking dish before sliding them into the oven.
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Origin
From Spanish enchilada, the past participle of enchilar, meaning 'to add chili pepper to.'