pita

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A piece of pita bread; a flatbread pouch used for making sandwiches such as gyros or falafels.
noun
  1. A fiber obtained from the Agave americana and related species, used for making cordage and paper.
  2. The plant which yields the fiber.
noun
  1. Acronym of pain in the ass/arse.
name
  1. A barangay of Dinalupihan, Bataan, Philippines.

Pronunciation

/ˈpɪtə/ /ˈpiːtə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-pita.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-pita2.wav

Word forms

pita pitas pites pitta pita bread pitta bread

Etymology

From Greek πίτα (píta, “pie”), more at pizza. Doublet of pide and pizza.

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