Meaning of the word gordita in English

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gordita

US /ɡɔːrˈdiː.t̬ə/
UK /ɡɔːˈdiː.tə/
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Noun

a thick, small tortilla made with masa dough, typically stuffed with various fillings like meat, cheese, or beans, and then fried or baked.

Example:
I ordered a gordita with refried beans and cheese.
The street vendor was selling fresh, hot gorditas.