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| burrito |
a Mexican food made of a flour tortilla stuffed with meat, cheese, beans, and other foods. |
| Chicana |
a woman or girl of Mexican descent who lives in or is a citizen of the United States. |
| Chicano |
a person of Mexican descent who lives in or is a citizen of the United States. |
| taco |
a Mexican dish made of a folded tortilla with a filling such as meat or cheese. |
| tamale |
a Mexican dish of ground meat wrapped in cornmeal dough. Tamales are cooked in corn husks. |
| tortilla |
a Mexican flat bread or thin pancake made of cornmeal. Tortillas are often served hot and filled with beans, meat, or other foods. |
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