Pitta
noun
A type of flatbread traditionally used in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine.
She filled the pitta with fresh vegetables and grilled chicken for her lunch.
Often appears as...
- pitta bread
- stuffed pitta
noun
A type of bird with bright colored feathers, native to Asia and Australia.
He spotted a beautiful pitta during his birdwatching session in the forest.
Often appears as...
- blue-winged pitta
- forest pitta
proper noun
In Ayurveda, one of the three bodily humors, believed to be associated with fire and water.
As per Ayurveda, excess of pitta can cause digestive issues.
Often appears as...
- pitta imbalance
- pitta dosha
Usage tips
Academic
noun
A type of flatbread traditionally used in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine.
She filled the pitta with fresh vegetables and grilled chicken for her lunch.
Often appears as...
- pitta bread
- stuffed pitta
noun
A type of bird with bright colored feathers, native to Asia and Australia.
He spotted a beautiful pitta during his birdwatching session in the forest.
Often appears as...
- blue-winged pitta
- forest pitta
proper noun
In Ayurveda, one of the three bodily humors, believed to be associated with fire and water.
As per Ayurveda, excess of pitta can cause digestive issues.
Often appears as...
- pitta imbalance
- pitta dosha
Usage tips
Academic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Culinary Context
Used mainly in food-related topics, 'pitta' often appears in cooking and restaurant menus.
The menu lists whole wheat pitta as an appetizer.
Pro Tip 2/3Variety of Fillings
'Pitta' refers to the bread itself; what you put inside can vary from meats to veggies.
She enjoyed a pitta stuffed with falafel and tahini sauce.
Pro Tip 3/3Pronunciation
Pronounced as /ˈpɪt.ə/, it rhymes with 'bitter', not with 'pizza.'
Could you please pass the pitta bread?
Pro Tip 1/3Culinary Context
Used mainly in food-related topics, 'pitta' often appears in cooking and restaurant menus.
The menu lists whole wheat pitta as an appetizer.
Pro Tip 2/3Variety of Fillings
'Pitta' refers to the bread itself; what you put inside can vary from meats to veggies.
She enjoyed a pitta stuffed with falafel and tahini sauce.
Pro Tip 3/3Pronunciation
Pronounced as /ˈpɪt.ə/, it rhymes with 'bitter', not with 'pizza.'
Could you please pass the pitta bread?
Pro Tip 1/3Culinary Context
Used mainly in food-related topics, 'pitta' often appears in cooking and restaurant menus.
The menu lists whole wheat pitta as an appetizer.
Pro Tip 2/3Variety of Fillings
'Pitta' refers to the bread itself; what you put inside can vary from meats to veggies.
She enjoyed a pitta stuffed with falafel and tahini sauce.
Pro Tip 3/3Pronunciation
Pronounced as /ˈpɪt.ə/, it rhymes with 'bitter', not with 'pizza.'
Could you please pass the pitta bread?
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Quote examples
Amala Paul
Indian Actress
I can't drink coffee because as per Ayurveda, I have a pitta body type. This means I am fire, and coffee means more fire.
Quote examples
Amala Paul
Indian Actress
I can't drink coffee because as per Ayurveda, I have a pitta body type. This means I am fire, and coffee means more fire.
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