Meaning
An empanada is a baked or fried turnover made by folding dough over a savory or sweet filling. The word comes from the Spanish verb empanar, which means to wrap or coat in bread.
a baked or fried snack or small dish from South America, consisting of pastry filled with a savoury or sweet mixture:
- I'd like a beef empanada to start, and a cold drink.
- Press the edges of the empanadas with a fork to seal them before baking.
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