tortillas

Noun

tortilla (plural tortillas)

1. A type of Mexican flatbread made out of cornmeal or flour.
   • And then she figured out the whole situation in, maybe, ten minutes, just by watching my face across the dinner table. I didn't say more than ten words—'Pass the tortillas.'1992, Neal Stephenson, Snow Crash, page 55
2. Spanish omelette; a type of omelette containing potatoes and onions.
   • An authentic Spanish tortilla is traditionally made with just eggs, potatoes, onions, salt and pepper, but this version contains sliced red and green peppers for a bit of extra colour and flavour.2004, The Student Cookbook, Hachette UK, →ISBN