First Known Use: 1895
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chalupa
noun cha·lu·pa \chä-ˈlü-pä, chə-ˈlü-pə\
Definition of CHALUPA
: a fried corn tortilla sometimes shaped like a boat and usually filled with a savory mixture (as of meat, vegetables, or cheese)
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Origin of CHALUPA
Mexican Spanish, from Spanish, boat, skiff, from French chaloupe
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