# enchilada

Pronunciation: say "en-chi-LAH-duh" /ˌɛn.t͡ʃɪˈlɑ.də/

## Noun

1. A Mexican dish consisting of a tortilla wrapped around a filling and baked in a sauce.
   - Simple: A Mexican food made of a tortilla rolled around a filling and baked in 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._

## Origin

From Spanish enchilada, the past participle of enchilar, meaning 'to add chili pepper to.'

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