English word chilaquiles comes from Classical Nahuatl atl, Classical Nahuatl chilli (Chili, chili pepper.), Classical Nahuatl chīlli, Classical Nahuatl ācōcīllin
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Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
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atl | Classical Nahuatl (nci) | (it is) the ninth of the twenty day signs of the tōnalpōhualli; a stream of water. (it is) water. (metaphor) (it is) urine. |
chilli | Classical Nahuatl (nci) | Chili, chili pepper. |
chīlli | Classical Nahuatl (nci) | |
ācōcīllin | Classical Nahuatl (nci) | |
chīlātl | Classical Nahuatl (nci) | |
chilaquiles | Spanish (spa) | Chilaquiles. |
chilaquiles | English (eng) | A traditional Mexican dish of fried tortilla chips topped with salsa. |