pita

In southern Mexico, Central America, and tropical South America, a name applied to various textile plants and the fiber produced from them: especially applied in the low, moist regions of Mexico and Central America to Karatas Karatas, which yields a strong and durable fiber.

The maguey, Agave Americana, and other species of the genus.

The fiber derived from Agave leaves.

A fiber obtained from the Agave Americana and other related species, — used for making cordage and paper. Called also pita fiber, and pita thread.

The plant which yields the fiber.

A flat bread pouch used for making sandwiches such as gyros or falafels.

A fiber obtained from the Agave americana and related species, used for making cordage and paper.

The plant which yields the fiber.

usually small round bread that can open into a pocket for filling