souvlaki

American  

[soov-lah-kee] / suvˈlɑ ki /

Also souvlakia

noun

Greek Cooking.

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

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Etymology

Origin of souvlaki

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.

From Salon

He would marinate for days, chicken and souvlaki.

From Los Angeles Times

May his souvlaki contain hemlock instead of oregano.

From Salon

I also aspirated souvlaki with yogurt dressing into my lungs.

From Salon

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

From New York Times