🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

피타

Pronunciation / Transliteration: pita

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Pita/ˈpiːtə/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #15000 frequency
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"그녀는 피타 빵에 팔라펠 랩을 주문했다."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 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. 2

    A type of bread that can be pocketed and filled with various ingredients.

    "The chef prepared a delicious pita stuffed with grilled vegetables."

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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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