nachos

na-chos · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A Mexican dish consisting of tortilla chips topped with melted cheese, often served with additional toppings such as salsa, jalapenos, sour cream, or guacamole.

Related words

See also: guacamole, salsa, tortilla
Synonyms: tortilla chips

Etymology

Named after Ignacio "Nacho" Anaya, who is credited with creating the dish in 1943 in Piedras Negras, Mexico.