Souvlaki Definition

so͝ov-läkē
souvlakia, souvlakis
noun
A Greek dish consisting of pieces of seasoned meat roasted on skewers.
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Noun

Singular:
souvlaki
Plural:
souvlakis

Origin of Souvlaki

  • Modern Greek souvláki from diminutive of soúvla skewer from Medieval Greek from Latin sūbula, sūbla awl syū- in Indo-European roots

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Souvlaki Sentence Examples

  • For a quick snack, try the original kebab, a souvlaki of skewered meat in pitta bread.

  • Local favorites include chicken souvlaki, pastitso and chicken spanakopita.

  • In this eatery, it is not unusual to find chicken souvlaki, hamburgers, moussaka, matzah ball soup, and baked ziti on the same menu.

  • Souvlaki plates are available as well as whole grilled fish sold by the pound.

  • Sample the restaurant's souvlaki salad, seafood bisque served with a cheddar jalapeno biscuit or the local favorite, sauteed grouper.

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