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taco


ta·co

noun \ˈtä-(ˌ)kō\
plural tacos\-(ˌ)kōz\

Definition of TACO

: a usually fried tortilla that is folded or rolled and stuffed with a mixture (as of seasoned meat, cheese, and lettuce)

Origin of TACO

Mexican Spanish
First Known Use: 1914

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