fajitan.

Brit.

/fəˈhiːtə/,

/faˈhiːtə/, U.S.

/fəˈhidə/

Origin: A borrowing from Spanish. Etymon: Spanish fajita.

Etymology: < American Spanish fajita, lit. ‘small strip’ (1940s or earlier denoting the diaphragm muscle of a steer, with reference to its belt-like shape, subsequently also applied to other (originally cheap) cuts of meat) < Spanish faja belt, strip, sash (end of the 15th cent.; < classical Latin fascia fascia n.) + ita diminutive suffix (see -et suffix¹).

Cookery.

A grilled strip of marinated steak. Usually in plural: a dish originating in Mexico or the southern United States, consisting of strips of such meat served with a variety of garnishes or sauces in a soft flour tortilla. Later also more generally: any dish (esp. of chicken) served in this manner.

ΚΠ

1971 S. Huddleston Tex-Mex Cookbk. 29 After fajitas have been marinated they may be grilled. If barbecued, heat should be low so meat doesn't dry out.

1976 Rio Grande Valley (Texas) Phone Directory 367/2 Old Mexico Restaurant home of the authentic Chile Relleno & Tampiquena Steaks ‘serving Cafeteria style’ with real homemade flour Tortillas our menu includes: Char-broiled Fajitas..[etc.].

1983 N.Y. Times (Nexis) 13 Feb. xi. 23/1 Just as good were two of the specials. Fajitas brought crisp strips of marinated beef.

1994 Guardian 11 Nov. ii. 22/3 From the frijoles (refried beans) to the fajitas (char-grilled chicken, beef or prawn served with tortillas), it's all traditional Mexican food, mostly of the taco, burrito, enchilada school.

2000 B. Geddes World Food: Mexico 107 The north has provided what most people beyond Mexico consider to be ‘Mexican’ food: fajitas, quesadillas, nachos, burritos.

Compounds

General attributive (in singular).

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1980 J. Butel Tex-Mex Cookbk. 126 Beef fajitas... Many so called fajita marinades and rubs are available, but they are only manufactured and do not produce the traditional flavors.

1991 Chile Pepper 5 ii. 13 Miguel's Stowe Away presents a line of fiery products that includes Smoked Jalapeno (Chipotle) Fajita Sauce,..and Salsa Flavored Tortilla Chips.

1998 Grocer 30 May 52/3 A 615g pack contains eight longlife flour tortillas, a sachet of Texan fajita seasoning, and a jar of New Orleans Creole sauce.

This is a new entry (OED Third Edition, June 2002; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

单词	fajita
释义	fajitan. Brit. /fəˈhiːtə/, /faˈhiːtə/, U.S. /fəˈhidə/ Origin: A borrowing from Spanish. Etymon: Spanish fajita. Etymology: < American Spanish fajita, lit. ‘small strip’ (1940s or earlier denoting the diaphragm muscle of a steer, with reference to its belt-like shape, subsequently also applied to other (originally cheap) cuts of meat) < Spanish faja belt, strip, sash (end of the 15th cent.; < classical Latin fascia fascia n.) + ita diminutive suffix (see -et suffix¹). Cookery. A grilled strip of marinated steak. Usually in plural: a dish originating in Mexico or the southern United States, consisting of strips of such meat served with a variety of garnishes or sauces in a soft flour tortilla. Later also more generally: any dish (esp. of chicken) served in this manner. ΚΠ 1971 S. Huddleston Tex-Mex Cookbk. 29 After fajitas have been marinated they may be grilled. If barbecued, heat should be low so meat doesn't dry out. 1976 Rio Grande Valley (Texas) Phone Directory 367/2 Old Mexico Restaurant home of the authentic Chile Relleno & Tampiquena Steaks ‘serving Cafeteria style’ with real homemade flour Tortillas our menu includes: Char-broiled Fajitas..[etc.]. 1983 N.Y. Times (Nexis) 13 Feb. xi. 23/1 Just as good were two of the specials. Fajitas brought crisp strips of marinated beef. 1994 Guardian 11 Nov. ii. 22/3 From the frijoles (refried beans) to the fajitas (char-grilled chicken, beef or prawn served with tortillas), it's all traditional Mexican food, mostly of the taco, burrito, enchilada school. 2000 B. Geddes World Food: Mexico 107 The north has provided what most people beyond Mexico consider to be ‘Mexican’ food: fajitas, quesadillas, nachos, burritos. Compounds General attributive (in singular). ΚΠ 1980 J. Butel Tex-Mex Cookbk. 126 Beef fajitas... Many so called fajita marinades and rubs are available, but they are only manufactured and do not produce the traditional flavors. 1991 Chile Pepper 5 ii. 13 Miguel's Stowe Away presents a line of fiery products that includes Smoked Jalapeno (Chipotle) Fajita Sauce,..and Salsa Flavored Tortilla Chips. 1998 Grocer 30 May 52/3 A 615g pack contains eight longlife flour tortillas, a sachet of Texan fajita seasoning, and a jar of New Orleans Creole sauce. This is a new entry (OED Third Edition, June 2002; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < n.1971
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