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feta

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Noun — A crumbly white cheese made from sheep's or goat's milk, originally from Greece.

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feta cheese crumbled feta feta salad

Etymology

From Greek féta, itself borrowed from Italian fetta, meaning "slice" — a nod to how the cheese is cut into slabs.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “feta” mean?

The word “feta” means a crumbly white cheese made from sheep's or goat's milk, originally from Greece. In plain terms, a salty, crumbly Greek cheese usually made from sheep or goat milk.

How do you pronounce “feta”?

“Feta” is pronounced FEH-tuh (/ˈfɛtə/ in IPA).

How do you use “feta” in a sentence?

Here is “feta” used in a sentence: “She crumbled feta over the salad along with olives and cucumber.”

What part of speech is “feta”?

“Feta” is a noun.

Where does the word “feta” come from?

The word “feta” comes from Italian. From Greek féta, itself borrowed from Italian fetta, meaning "slice" — a nod to how the cheese is cut into slabs.

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