taco
UK: ˈtæk.əʊ | US: ˈtɑː.koʊ
n. a traditional Mexican dish consisting of a folded or rolled tortilla filled with various ingredients (e.g., meat, beans, cheese).
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The word "taco" is a loanword from Mexican Spanish, derived from the Nahuatl (Aztec language) word "tlahco," meaning "half" or "in the middle." This reflects the original form of the dish—a tortilla folded around a filling. The term entered English in the early 20th century as Mexican cuisine gained popularity in the U.S.
Non-Splittable Word Criteria:
- Loanword from a non-Indo-European language (Nahuatl via Spanish).
- No clear morpheme boundaries in English or Spanish.
She ordered two chicken tacos with extra salsa.
Street vendors in Mexico City serve the best tacos al pastor.
He prefers soft-shell tacos over crunchy ones.
Taco Tuesday has become a weekly tradition at our office.
The food truck specializes in fusion tacos with Korean flavors.