souvlaki

Also souv·la·kia

[soov-lah-kee]

noun

Greek Cooking.

1. a dish similar to shish kebab made with lamb.

Word History and Origins

Origin of souvlaki¹

1945–50; < Modern Greek soubláki small spit, derivative of soúbla spit, skewer ≪ Latin sūbula shoemaker's awl, equivalent to sū-, base of su ( ere ) to sew ¹ + -bula suffix of instruments

Example Sentences

I love lamb and Golden Fleece has a selection, including lamb chops and a lamb shank on their grill menu, as well as ground lamb kebabs, gyros, and souvlaki.

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He would marinate for days, chicken and souvlaki.

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May his souvlaki contain hemlock instead of oregano.

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I also aspirated souvlaki with yogurt dressing into my lungs.

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Combine the flavors of chicken souvlaki, Greek salad and tzatziki.

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