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Definition of taco
tacos
play \-(ˌ)kōz\: a usually fried tortilla that is folded or rolled and stuffed with a mixture (as of seasoned meat, cheese, and lettuce)
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Recent Examples of taco from the Web
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Local and Texas craft beer will be a fixture at the restaurant, which will specialize in barbecue plates, taco, burritos, rice bowls, brunch and more.
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The chicharron taco ($1.99) finished out our trio and was the least favored, the pork skins soft and limp and btexturally unappetizing.
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The tacos receive a sprinkling of silkworms, while the soft-served ice cream cones come dipped in termite chocolate for a satisfying crunch, sans sprinkles.
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Try This:Thinly slice and grill potatoes for your next BBQ or bake whole russet potatoes and use them as a taco shell replacement by loading up on ground turkey, beans, avocado, salsa and sautéed summer veggies.
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Jorgito, a taco truck owner, flung open the door and rushed forward, beaming.
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The taco truck across from Pizzanista! has the best carnitas.
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They had recently eaten tacos made with mushrooms foraged in a state park.
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Taco Bell is offering a free Doritos Locos taco to all customers on June 13.
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Origin and Etymology of taco
Mexican Spanish
TACO Defined for English Language Learners
taco
playDefinition of taco for English Language Learners
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: a Mexican food that consists of a folded and usually fried piece of thin bread (called a tortilla) that is filled with meat, cheese, lettuce, etc.
TACO Defined for Kids
taco
playDefinition of taco for Students
tacos
: a corn tortilla usually folded and fried and filled with a spicy mixture (as of ground meat and cheese)
Learn More about taco
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Spanish Central: Translation of taco Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about taco
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