I. ˈpēd.ə noun
( -s )
Etymology: Spanish & Portuguese
1. : any of several fiber-yielding plants: as
a. : century plant
b. : yucca
c. : a Central American wild pineapple ( Ananas magdalenae )
2.
a. : the fiber of a pita
b. : any of several other fibers ; especially : mauritius hemp
II. ˈpēd.ə, -ētə noun
also pit·ta
( -s )
Etymology: New Greek pita pie, cake
: a thin flat bread that can be separated easily into two layers — called also pita bread