souvlaki
/suːˈvlɑːki
/noun (plural souvlakia /suːˈvlɑːkɪə/ or souvlakis) [mass noun]
A Greek dish of pieces of meat grilled on a skewer: a generous plate of souvlaki [count noun]: souvlakia in pitta...
- The scientists from Glasgow University were astounded at how quickly tzatziki, souvlaki and Greek salads were replaced with burgers, fish suppers and Scotch pies.
- With a variety of food such as souvlaki, Greek salad, humous, spanokle pita and a deliciously sweet baklava for desert, Laurin was proud to dish it out to the waiting lineup.
- But don't expect traditional Greek fare like skewers of chicken souvlaki, tzatziki and rice pilaf.
Origin
Modern Greek.