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birria

/ˈbɪɹ.i.ə/
bir · ri · a
Plural:birrias
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• noun

1

A traditional Mexican dish originating in the state of Jalisco, consisting of meat (traditionally goat or lamb, and commonly beef) marinated in an adobo of dried chilies, garlic, herbs, and spices, slow-cooked until tender, and served either in its rich spiced broth or shredded inside tortillas.

Example

"The neighborhood taqueria is famous for its slow-braised beef birria served with a side of warm consommé for dipping."

• Rhymes for birria

• Nearby Words

biriba
birmingham
biro
birria
birth
birthdate
birthday

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Mexican Spanish birria, originally a slang term meaning a thing of little value or an unsightly mess, applied in 16th-century Jalisco to dishes prepared from goat meat, which Spanish colonists regarded as inferior.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Birria. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/birria
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