tortilla

noun tor·ti·lla \tȯr-ˈtē-yə\

: a round, thin Mexican bread that is usually eaten hot with a filling of meat, cheese, etc.

Full Definition of TORTILLA

: a thin round of unleavened cornmeal or wheat flour bread usually eaten hot with a topping or filling (as of ground meat or cheese)

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American Spanish, from Spanish, diminutive of torta cake, from Late Latin, round loaf of bread

First Known Use: 1648

TORTILLA Defined for Kids

noun tor·ti·lla \tȯr-ˈtē-ə\

: a round flat bread made of corn or wheat flour and usually eaten hot with a filling

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