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spanakopita


spa·na·ko·pi·ta

noun \ˌspä-nə-ˈkō-pē-tə, -pi-tə\

Definition of SPANAKOPITA

: a traditional Greek pie of spinach, feta cheese, and seasonings baked in phyllo

Variants of SPANAKOPITA

spa·na·ko·pi·ta also spa·no·ko·pi·ta \ˌspä-nə-ˈkō-pē-tə, -pi-tə\

Origin of SPANAKOPITA

Modern Greek spanakopēta, from spanaki spinach + pēta, pita pie
First Known Use: 1950

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