burrito

bur·ri·to

 (bo͝o-rē′tō, bə-)

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

[C20: from Mexican Spanish, from Spanish: literally, a young donkey]

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bur•ri•to

(bəˈri toʊ)

n., pl. -tos.

a flour tortilla folded over a filling, as of beef, cheese, or refried beans.

[1940–45, Amer.; < Mexican Spanish (Guerrero), Sp: young donkey, foal =burr(o) burro + -ito diminutive suffix]

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Noun

1.

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

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