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burrito
noun
bur·ri·to
bə-ˈrē-(ˌ)tō
plural burritos
: a flour tortilla rolled or folded around a filling (as of meat, beans, and cheese)
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Founded in Mexico in 1974, El Pollo Loco serves delicious, if not addictive, chicken — in tacos, burritos, tostadas, salads, bowls and meals.
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Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 2025
The breakfast burrito, listed at a very reasonable $9, actually costs $9 at the register.
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Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 23 Jan. 2025
Yes, but: This location offers exclusive additions — like an all-day breakfast menu, including a breakfast burrito, torta de huevos, and a huevos ranchero bowl.
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Mckenzie Rankin, Axios, 14 Jan. 2025
Volunteers handed out sandwiches, burritos, instant oatmeal and oranges.
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Jeffrey Fleishman, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2025
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Word History
Etymology
American Spanish, from Spanish, little donkey, diminutive of burro
First Known Use
1934, in the meaning defined above
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“Burrito.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/burrito. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.
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burrito
noun
bur·ri·to
bə-ˈrēt-ō
plural burritos
: a flour tortilla rolled or folded around a filling (as of meat, beans, and cheese)
Etymology
American Spanish burrito "baked stuffed tortilla," from Spanish burrito, literally, "little donkey"
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