# enchilada

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˌɛn.t͡ʃɪˈlɑ.də/ · frequency rank #62,871

## Definitions
1. A Mexican dish made by wrapping a filling in a tortilla, then baking in a sauce.

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

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/enchilada