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Definition of spanakopita

spanakopita

/ˌspɑːnəˈkoʊpɪtə/
span · a · ko · pi · ta
Plural:spanakopitas
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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."

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Modern Greek 'spanakópita', a compound of 'spanáki' (spinach) and 'píta' (pie, pastry).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Spanakopita. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/spanakopita
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