Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
spanakopita
Noun
spah-nah-KOH-pi-tah
Definition
A Greek pastry filled with spinach and feta cheese, wrapped in layers of phyllo dough.
Examples
- She served a delicious spanakopita at the party.
- He learned how to make spanakopita from his grandmother.
- At the festival, we tasted several variations of spanakopita.
Meaning
Spanakopita is a popular dish in Greek cuisine made primarily from spinach and feta cheese, encased in a flaky phyllo pastry. It is often served as an appetizer or snack.
Synonyms
- Spinach pie
- Greens pie
- Feta pastry
