fajita

noun

fa·​ji·​ta fə-ˈhē-tə How to pronounce fajita (audio)
fä-
: a marinated strip usually of beef or chicken grilled or broiled and served usually with a flour tortilla and various savory fillings
usually used in plural

Examples of fajita in a Sentence

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Word History

Etymology

American Spanish, diminutive of Spanish faja sash, belt, probably from Catalan faixa, from Latin fascia band — more at fascia

First Known Use

1971, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of fajita was in 1971

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“Fajita.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fajita. Accessed 1 Jun. 2024.

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