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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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• Rhymes for feta

• Nearby Words

ferula
fes
fescue
feta
fettuccine
feverfew
fiber

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

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Feta. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/feta
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