fajita
fajita Lexical Profile
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• noun
North American A dish originating in Tex-Mex cuisine consisting of strips of spiced, grilled meat (such as beef or chicken) and vegetables, typically served on a hot skillet with warm tortillas and various garnishes.
"The waiter brought a sizzling platter of chicken fajitas to the table, accompanied by fresh guacamole and sour cream."
Word Nuance & Usage
While 'fajita' originally referred specifically to the cut of beef used (skirt steak), modern usage freely applies the term to the sizzling style of preparation, accommodating chicken, shrimp, or vegetarian variations.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from American Spanish 'fajita', the diminutive of the Spanish 'faja' (meaning 'belt', 'strip', or 'band'). It originally referred to the long, thin strip of skirt steak traditionally used to make the dish.
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