/fah hee"teuhz, feuh-/ , n.
( used with a singular or plural v. ) a Tex-Mex dish of thin strips of marinated and grilled meat, served with tortillas, salsa, etc.
[ 1975-80; fajita lit., little sash, dim. of Sp faja belt, strip, band (orig. dial. or fascia FASCIA) ]