Definitions for enchilada
enchilada
en·chi·la·da
Spelling: [en-chuh-lah-duh, -lad-
IPA: /ˌɛn tʃəˈlɑ də, -ˈlæd ə/
Enchilada is a 9 letter English word.
It's valid Words with friends word worth 17 points.
You can make 445 anagrams from letters in enchilada (aacdehiln).
Definitions for enchilada
noun
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a tortilla rolled and filled with a seasoned mixture, usually containing meat, and covered with a sauce flavored with chili.
Idioms
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big / top enchilada, Slang. someone regarded as the most important, influential, or dominant person in an organization:
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whole enchilada, Slang. the entirety of something, especially something impressive or outstanding:
Origin of enchilada
1885-90; American Spanish, feminine of Spanish enchilado spiced with chili (past participle of enchilar), equivalent to en- en-1 + chil(e)