Definition of "pita" [pi•ta]

• A round flat bread of Middle Eastern origin that can be opened to form a pocket for filling. Also called pocket bread. (noun)
• Any of several plants of the genus Agave that yield strong leaf fibers. Also called istle. (noun)
• The fiber of any of these plants, used in making cordage and paper. (noun)

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• "And guess what they call the pita bread with pieces of turkey?"
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• "Themis now stocks multi-grain pita bread, baked at the local Toufayan Bakery."