taco

 
Pronunciation: /ˈtakəʊ, ˈtɑːkəʊ/

noun (plural tacos)

  • a Mexican dish consisting of a folded or rolled tortilla filled with various mixtures, such as seasoned mince, chicken, or beans.

Origin:

Mexican Spanish, from Spanish, literally 'plug, wad'

Spelling rule

Make the plural of taco in the usual way, by adding -s: (tacos).