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Definition of flauta

flauta

/flaʊˈtɑː/
flau · ta
Plural:flautas
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flauta Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A Mexican dish consisting of a small corn or flour tortilla tightly rolled around a savory filling such as shredded meat or cheese and fried until crisp.

Example

"We ordered a plate of shredded chicken flautas topped with sour cream, guacamole, and crumbled queso fresco."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

In American Mexican and Tex-Mex restaurants, flautas are often made with larger flour tortillas, whereas taquitos (or rolled tacos) are typically made with smaller corn tortillas, though in many parts of Mexico the two terms are used interchangeably.

• Rhymes for flauta

• Nearby Words

flaunt
flaunter
flaunty
flauta
flautist
flavor
flavorful

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Mexican Spanish flauta, literally meaning "flute," named for the long, slender, cylindrical shape of the rolled tortilla.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Flauta. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/flauta
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