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Pita \Pi"ta\, n. [Sp.] (Bot.) (a) A fiber obtained from the {Agave Americana} and other related species, -- used for making cordage and paper. Called also {pita fiber}, and {pita thread}. (b) The plant which yields the fiber. [1913 Webster] Pita \Pi"ta\ (p[=e]"t[.a]), Pita bread \Pi"ta bread`\, n. [Sp.] A thin flat bread that is formed in two layers, to make a pocket into which other foods may be placed. [PJC] From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]: pita n : usually small round bread that can open into a pocket for filling [syn: {pocket bread}] pita |
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