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Definition of spanakopita
spanakopita
/ˌspɑːnəˈkoʊpɪtə/
span · a · ko · pi · ta
Plural:spanakopitas
spanakopita Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
8
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
Syllables
5
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• noun
1
A traditional savory Greek pastry consisting of a filling made from spinach, feta cheese, onions, and herbs, baked inside layers of flaky, buttered phyllo dough.
Example
"She baked a large pan of golden, crispy spanakopita for the Mediterranean-themed dinner party."
Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from Modern Greek 'spanakópita', a compound of 'spanáki' (spinach) and 'píta' (pie, pastry).
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Spanakopita. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/spanakopita