Definitions for feta

feta fet·a

Spelling: [fet-uh]
IPA: /ˈfɛt ə/

Feta is a 4 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 7 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 7 points.

You can make 32 anagrams from letters in feta (aeft).

Definitions for feta

noun

  1. a soft, white, brine-cured Greek cheese made from sheep's milk or goat's milk.

Origin of feta

1935-40; Modern Greek, short for tyrì phéta, equivalent to tyrí cheese (Greek tyrós) + phéta slice Italian fetta (see fettuccine)

Examples for feta

For an interesting variation on these burgers, tuck a piece of goat cheese or feta cheese in the center of each before grilling.

Mozzarella, ricotta and burrata all come from the south of Italy; feta is from Greece.

This watermelon, feta, and black olive salad recipe from Nigella Lawson reminds me of that.

Watermelon, feta and Black Olive Saladby Nigella Lawson The star chef combines improbable ingredients that beguile the palate.

feta is soft and as blinding white as a plate of fresh Ricotta smothered with sour cream.

A more exciting olive cream may be made with Greek Calatma olives and feta sheep cheese.

Watermelon is also unbelievably good with a salty cheese like feta.

You can eat it with powdered sugar, but my favorite is with feta cheese and raspberry jam or fresh raspberries.

Lentil and feta Cheese Salad by Nava Atlas and Fran Bigelow A few bites to transport you to the Mediterranean.

Word Value for feta
Scrable

7

Words with friends

7

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