burrito

bur·ri·to  (b-rt, b-)

n. pl. bur·ri·tos

A flour tortilla wrapped around a filling, as of beef, beans, or cheese.

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[American Spanish, from Spanish, diminutive of burro, burro; see burro.]

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burrito [bəˈriːtəʊ]

n pl -tos

(Cookery) Mexican cookery a tortilla folded over a filling of minced beef, chicken, cheese, or beans

[from Mexican Spanish, from Spanish: literally, a young donkey]

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Noun

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burrito - a flour tortilla folded around a filling dish - a particular item of prepared food; "she prepared a special dish for dinner" beef burrito - a burrito with a beef filling quesadilla - a tortilla that is filled with cheese and heated Mexico, United Mexican States - a republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810