enchiladanoun [ C ]
uk/ˌen.tʃɪˈlɑː.də/us/ˌen.tʃɪˈlɑː.də/a type of food originally from Mexico consisting of a thin pancake that is fried, filled with meat, and covered with a very spicy sauce
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Savoury dishes
- baked beans
- balti
- bobotie
- bolognese
- bubble and squeak
- fondue
- French toast
- fricassee
- fry-up
- garlic bread
- paella
- pakora
- pate
- pilau
- pizza
- sticky rice
- stir-fry
- stroganoff
- sushi
- tabbouleh
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Examples from literature
- Even Grandma ate those enchiladas without hesitation, though they were so peppery that she had to cool her mouth with frequent swallows of water.
- Her enchiladas, seasoned with cheese and onions, were the best we ever had, and after the first experience, we insisted on having them at every meal.
- There were plenty of French rolls and the red wine brought from town, and a great heap of enchiladas, fresh lettuce and eggs.
Idiom(s)
the big enchilada
the whole enchilada