souvlakia

souv·la·ki

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [soov-lah-kee]
- /suvˈlɑ ki/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [soov-lah-kee]
- /suvˈlɑ ki/

Definitions of souvlakia word

noun souvlakia a dish similar to shish kebab made with lamb. 1
noun souvlakia a Greek dish of kebabs, esp made with lamb 0
noun souvlakia a Greek version of shish kebab, for which the meat is marinated before broiling 0

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Origin of souvlakia

First appearance:

before 1945

One of the 6% newest English words

1945-50; < Modern Greek soubláki small spit, derivative of soúbla spit, skewer ≪ Latin sūbula shoemaker's awl, equivalent to sū-, base of su(ere) to sew1 + -bula suffix of instruments

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Parts of speech for Souvlakia

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souvlakia popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 73% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for souvlakia

noun souvlakia

kebab — Usually, kebabs. small pieces of meat or seafood seasoned or marinated and broiled, often with tomatoes, green peppers, onions, or other vegetables, usually on a skewer.

Just one Synonym for souvlakia