tortilla
playSimple Definition of tortilla
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: a round, thin Mexican bread that is usually eaten hot with a filling of meat, cheese, etc.
Origin and Etymology of tortilla
American Spanish, from Spanish, diminutive of torta cake, from Late Latin, round loaf of bread
First Known Use: 1648
TORTILLA Defined for Kids
tortilla
playDefinition of tortilla for Students
: a round flat bread made of corn or wheat flour and usually eaten hot with a filling
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