fatayer

English

Etymology

From North Levantine Arabic, South Levantine Arabic and Gulf Arabic فَطَايِر (faṭāyir), equivalent to standard Arabic فَطَائِر (faṭāʔir), plural of فَطِيرة (faṭīra, “pie”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /fəˈtaɪ(j)ə(ɹ)/, enPR: fə-tī'(y)ər
• Rhymes: -aɪ.ə(ɹ)

Noun

fatayer (plural fatayer or fatayers)

1. Savory pie sandwich famous in Arab and Middle Eastern countries that is stuffed with item(s) such as meat, cheese, spinach, halloumi, or labna.