Synonyms & related words for enchilada

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Words related to enchilada

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Where does enchilada come from?

The word enchilada breaks down into 3 roots of Spanish and Nahuatl origin: en-, from Spanish in (“in, into”); chil, from Nahuatl chilli (“chili pepper”); and -ada, from Spanish -ada (“past participle (seasoned with)”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.