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chimichanga

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chi⋅mi⋅chan⋅ga

[chim-ee-chahng-guh; Sp. chee-mee-chahng-gah]
–noun, plural -gas [-guhz; Sp. -gahs] . Mexican Cookery.
a crisp, often deep-fried tortilla containing a spicy filling of pork, chicken, etc., usually served as an appetizer with sour cream, green chili sauce, melted cheese, etc.

Origin:
< MexSp (Veracruz, Tabasco) chimichanga, chivichanga trinket, trifle; of unexplained orig.
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chim·i·chan·ga   (chĭm'ē-chäng'gə)   
n.  A deep-fried burrito.

[American Spanish.]
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