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Definition of feta

feta

/ˈfɛt.ə/
fe · ta
Plural:fetas
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• noun

1

A white, crumbly, and slightly salty cheese originating in Greece, traditionally made from sheep's milk or a combination of sheep and goat's milk and cured in brine.

Example

"She tossed the spinach salad with fresh strawberries, walnuts, and a generous crumble of feta."

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festiveness
festivity
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fetal
fetch
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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Modern Greek 'féta' (φέτα), meaning 'slice', which is derived from the Italian word 'fetta'. The name refers to the traditional method of slicing the cheese to store it in brine.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Feta. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/feta
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