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>