burrito
UK[bʊˈriː.təʊ]US[bəˈriː.toʊ]
n
a mexican dish consisting of a flour tortilla wrapped around a filling of meat, beans, cheese, etc.
Etymology
the word 'burrito' is a loanword from mexican spanish, where it is a diminutive form of 'burro', meaning "donkey". the connection likely stems from the rolled shape of the food resembling a donkey's ear or a pack carried by a donkey. it entered american english in the mid-20th century with the popularization of mexican cuisine. the term retains its original form and culinary meaning in english.
Analysis
this word is a direct loanword from spanish. it is not productively segmented using english morphemes.
Examples
i ordered a chicken burrito with extra guacamole.
the food truck is famous for its massive breakfast burritos.
she prefers a bean and cheese burrito without any spicy salsa.