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nacho

Syllabification: (na·cho)

Pronunciation: /ˈnäCHō/

Definition of nacho

noun (plural nachos)

a small crisp piece of a tortilla, typically topped with melted cheese and spices.

Origin:

perhaps from Mexican Spanish Nacho, nickname for Ignacio, given name of the chef credited with creation of the dish. An alternative derivation is from Spanish nacho 'flat-nosed'

Make the plural of nacho (a Mexican Spanish word) in the usual way, by adding -s: (nachos).