Meanings
plural Mexicanas
- A store that sells Mexican products.
- A spicy pizza with Mexican-style ingredients.
Rachael took a bite of her pizza. She had ordered a Mexicana with extra chilli and the peppery heat made her nose run.
2010, Rosamund Kendal, The Angina Monologues, page 762 more examples
Overall she thought the Supremo was the best and she was glad she had ordered two. But the two Mexicanas were tasty and the Three Cheeses with thick crust also had something to recommend it.
2009, Dave Warner, Charlotte and the Starlet, page 162We'd have a Mexicana and a Fiorentina, she said. If ever Catherine orders a pizza for you, it's best not to interfere, even if you're not hungry.
2017, David Peak, No. 4 Pickle Street - A female Mexican.
Origin
- Spanishmexicana
- EnglishMexicana
From Spanish mexicana.
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Mexicana. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Mexicana
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