goose
Unicode: 1FABF
Description
A brown, circular, flatbread-like food item, typically depicted with some texture on its surface, representing a tortilla or a similar type of unleavened bread.
Group:
Animals & Nature > animal-bird
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Neutral, primarily used to represent food.
Backstory
This emoji was introduced in Unicode 13.0 (2020) as part of a broader effort to include more diverse food items and to reflect global culinary traditions. Its inclusion highlights the increasing popularity and recognition of Mexican food ingredients worldwide.
Usage Examples
- Craving Mexican food: 'Time for tacos! 🌮🫓'
- Making burritos: 'Gotta get some fresh tortillas for dinner. 🫓'
- Discussing flatbreads: 'What's your favorite type of flatbread? Mine's naan and tortillas. 🫓'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Strongly associated with Mexican and Tex-Mex cuisine, commonly used in tacos, burritos, and quesadillas. Also recognized as a flatbread.
East Asian culture:
May be less immediately recognized as a 'tortilla' specifically, but understood as a type of flatbread or pancake common in various cuisines.