flauta/ˈflaʊ̯tə/EtymologyBorrowed from Mexican Spanish flauta, with same meaning, because of its shape, resembling a flute. Doublet of flute and fluyt.flauta means A type of fried cylindrical tortilla or taco. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 87 out of 100.nounA type of fried cylindrical tortilla or taco.