fajitas

 
Pronunciation: /fəˈhiːtəz, fəˈdʒiːtəz/

plural noun

  • a dish of Mexican origin consisting of strips of spiced beef or chicken, chopped vegetables, and grated cheese, wrapped in a soft tortilla and often served with sour cream.

Origin:

Mexican Spanish, literally 'little strips'

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Remember that fajitas is spelled with a j in the middle; it is spoken like an h because it is a Spanish word.