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taco

Syllabification: (ta·co)
Pronunciation: /ˈtäkō/
Definition of taco

noun (plural tacos)

  • a Mexican dish consisting of a fried tortilla, typically folded, filled with various mixtures, such as seasoned meat, beans, lettuce, and tomatoes.

Origin:

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

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

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