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enchilada

Main Entry:: en·chi·la·da
Pronunciation:: \ˌen-chə-ˈlä-də\
Function:: noun
Etymology:: American Spanish, from feminine of enchilado, past participle of enchilar to season with chili, from Spanish en- ¹en- + 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>

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