fajita
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fa·ji·ta

noun \fə-ˈhē-tə, fä-\

Definition of FAJITA

: 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

Origin of FAJITA

American Spanish, diminutive of Spanish faja sash, belt, probably from Catalan faixa, from Latin fascia band — more at fascia
First Known Use: 1971

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