Definition

A Greek dish consisting of small pieces of meat, often grilled, served on a skewer or in a wrap with vegetables and sauce.

Example

We ordered souvlaki for dinner, and it was delicious with the fresh vegetables and sauce.

Conversation

Have you ever tried souvlaki from that new Greek place downtown?

No, I haven't, but I've heard great things about it!

You should definitely go; their souvlaki is amazing and so flavorful.

I love trying new foods, so I'll check it out this weekend!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Souvlaki** → The word 'souvlaki' comes from the Greek 'σουβλάκι' (souvlaki), which is a diminutive form of 'σούβλα' (souvla), meaning skewer. It refers to small pieces of meat grilled on a skewer, often served with pita and vegetables. The term reflects the method of cooking and serving the dish.

Memory Tip

Imagine small pieces of meat being grilled on a 'skewer' ('souvla') — that's why 'souvlaki' refers to this delicious dish served on skewers.

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