pita

Definitions

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

Equivalents

Examples

“There is a wide variety of pites, small triangles of butter laden crispy filo dough, voluptuously filled with cheeses, vegetables or spiced meats.”

“A sweet smell⟳ of cheese and milk pites permeates the air of the homes of Greek housewives who prepare⟳ the pites according to the tradition of their forefathers.”

“Most often pites are made with filo dough, but certainly not always. They can be filled with anything and everything, and they are.”

“They served pita, my old nemesis. I ordered one, and it arrived oozing with hummus and studded with bright green falafel. It was horribly delicious.”

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