pita

pita
pita1
/pee"teuh/, n.
1. a fiber obtained from plants of the genera Agave, Aechmea, etc., used for cordage, mats, etc.
2. any of these plants.
[1690-1700; < AmerSp < Quechua pita or Aymara p'ita]
pita2
/pee"tah, -teuh/, n.
a round, flat Middle Eastern bread that is often filled with meat, peppers, etc., to make a sandwich. Also called pita bread.
[1950-55, Amer.; < ModGk petta, pitta bread, cake, pie]

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