quesadilla

noun

que·​sa·​dil·​la ˌkā-sə-ˈdē-ə How to pronounce quesadilla (audio)
 also  -ˈt͟hē-,
 or  -ˈt͟hēl-yə
: a tortilla filled with cheese and often a savory mixture (as of meat and vegetables), folded, and usually fried

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The application included a possible menu that has street tacos, burritos, loaded fries, wings, street corn, pizza and quesadillas. Jordyn Noennig, Journal Sentinel, 20 Nov. 2024 Sol Mexican Cocina Cuisine: Mexican Sol's menu is inspired by Baja coastal cooking and features Spanish octopus, ceviche, short rib barbacoa, tacos, quesadillas and desserts. Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 13 Nov. 2024 Taqueria El Rey's new brick-and-mortar location will offer a menu of its popular Mexican street food, tacos, burritos, and quesadillas. Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 18 Oct. 2024 Sides include rice, tortilla chips, beans and a handful of salsas; and quesadillas. Brock Keeling, Orange County Register, 1 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for quesadilla 

Word History

Etymology

Mexican Spanish, from Spanish, cheese pastry, diminutive of quesada, from queso cheese, from Latin caseus

First Known Use

1848, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of quesadilla was in 1848

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“Quesadilla.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quesadilla. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

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