tostada

tos·ta·da  (t-städ) or tos·ta·do (-d)

n. pl. tos·ta·das or tos·ta·dos

A tortilla or tortilla chip deep-fried until crisp.

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[American Spanish, from Spanish, feminine past participle of tostar, to toast, from Vulgar Latin *tostre; see toast¹.]

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tostada [tɒˈstɑːdə], tostado [tɒˈstɑːdəʊ]

n pl -das, -dos

(Cookery) a crispy deep-fried tortilla topped with meat, cheese, and refried beans

[Spanish, literally: toasted, past participle of tostar]

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	tostada - a flat tortilla with various fillings piled on it dish - a particular item of prepared food; "she prepared a special dish for dinner" bean tostada - a flat tortilla topped with refried beans
	2.	tostada - a crisp flat tortilla                 tortilla - thin unleavened pancake made from cornmeal or wheat flour Mexico, United Mexican States - a republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810