flauta

noun

flau·​ta ˈflau̇-tə How to pronounce flauta (audio)
: a usually corn tortilla rolled tightly around a filling (as of meat) and deep-fried

Examples of flauta in a Sentence

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Rollies Mexican Patio in Tucson Chapter: Golden and Crunchy: Crispy tacos, taquitos and flautas, fry bread tacos, tacos dorados, and San Antonio–style puffy tacos. Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 25 Oct. 2024 Fill up on handmade tortillas, flautas, tacos, and tamales alongside fresh vegetables and delectable proteins. Katherine Alex Beaven, Travel + Leisure, 22 Oct. 2024 Tacos dorados: Tacos with fillings that are deep- or shallow-fried in oil; when rolled, also referred to as taquitos and flautas. Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2024 Like flautas de papa, fideo, and this caldo de res. Ellen Marie Bennett, Bon Appétit, 22 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for flauta 

Word History

Etymology

American Spanish, literally, flute

First Known Use

1938, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of flauta was in 1938

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“Flauta.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flauta. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

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flauta

noun
flau·​ta ˈflau̇t-ə How to pronounce flauta (audio)
: a usually corn tortilla rolled tightly around a filling (as of meat) and deep-fried
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