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Definition of natillas in English:

natillas

Pronunciation /nəˈtiːjəz/

noun

(also natilla)
Cooking

  • In the cuisine of Spanish-speaking countries: a rich custard, usually flavoured with vanilla and cinnamon, served cold as a dessert.

Origin

1960s. From Spanish natillas, plural form with singular sense from nata cream + -illas, plural of -illa.