First Known Use: 1914
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taco
noun ta·co \ˈtä-(ˌ)kō\
: a Mexican food that consists of a folded and usually fried piece of thin bread (called a tortilla) that is filled with meat, cheese, lettuce, etc.
plural tacos \-(ˌ)kōz\
Full Definition of TACO
: a usually fried tortilla that is folded or rolled and stuffed with a mixture (as of seasoned meat, cheese, and lettuce)
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Origin of TACO
Mexican Spanish
TACO Defined for Kids
taco
noun ta·co \ˈtä-kō\
plural tacos
Definition of TACO for Kids
: a corn tortilla usually folded and fried and filled with a spicy mixture (as of ground meat and cheese)
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