First Known Use: 1698
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1pita
noun pi·ta \ˈpē-tə\
Definition of PITA
1
: any of several fiber-yielding plants (as an agave)
2
: the fiber of a pita; also : any of several fibers from other sources
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Origin of PITA
Spanish & Portuguese
2pita
noun
Definition of PITA
: a thin flat bread that can be separated easily into two layers to form a pocket —called also pita bread
Origin of PITA
Modern Greek
First Known Use: 1945
PITA Defined for Kids
pita
noun pi·ta \ˈpē-tə\
Definition of PITA for Kids
: a thin flat bread that can be opened to form a pocket for holding food
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