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10 Language-to-English DictionariesPita
/ˈpiːtə/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A round, flat bread that is typically used to make sandwiches or served with dips.
"She ordered a falafel wrap in pita bread for lunch." - 2
A type of bread that can be pocketed and filled with various ingredients.
"The chef prepared a delicious pita stuffed with grilled vegetables."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'pita' originates from the Greek word 'πίτα', which refers to a type of bread. It has been used in English since the mid-20th century, primarily in the context of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine, reflecting the growing popularity of these foods in Western cultures.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Pita" is said worldwide
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pita
Transliteration: pita
"Elle a commandé un wrap falafel dans du pain pita."
Pita
Transliteration: Pita
"Sie bestellte einen Falafel-Wrap in Pita-Brot."
pita
Transliteration: pita
"Ha ordinato un wrap di falafel in pita."
pita
Transliteration: pita
"Ella pidió un wrap de falafel en pan pita."
pita
Transliteration: pita
"Ela pediu um wrap de falafel em pão pita."
पीटा
Transliteration: pita
"उसने पीटा ब्रेड में फालाफल रैप का ऑर्डर दिया।"
皮塔饼
Transliteration: pítǎ bǐng
"她点了一份用皮塔饼做的法拉费尔卷。"
피타
Transliteration: pita
"그녀는 피타 빵에 팔라펠 랩을 주문했다."
ピタ
Transliteration: pita
"彼女はピタパンでファラフェルラップを注文しました。"
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