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Meaning of "pitta" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF PITTA

ˈpɪtə


GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PITTA

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Pitta is a noun.
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WHAT DOES PITTA MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Pitta

Pittas are a family, Pittidae, of passerine birds mainly found in tropical Asia and Australasia, although a couple of species live in Africa. Pittas are all similar in general structure and habits, and have often been placed in a single genus, although as of 2009 they are now split into three genera, Pitta, Erythropitta and Hydrornis. The name is derived from the word pitta in the Telugu language of Andhra Pradesh in India and is a generic local name used for all small birds. Pittas are medium-sized by passerine standards, at 15–25 cm in length, and stocky, with longish strong legs and long feet. They have very short tails and stout, slightly decurved bills. Many, but not all, have brightly coloured plumage. These are fairly terrestrial birds of wet forest floors. They eat snails, insects and similar invertebrate prey. Pittas are mostly solitary and lay up to six eggs in a large spherical nest in a tree or shrub, or sometimes on the ground. Both parents care for the young. Many species of pittas are migratory, and they often end up in unexpected places like house-gardens during migration.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PITTA

accipiter · capita · chapiter · Jupiter · occipita · pitter · pulpiter · sincipita · spanakopita · spanokopita · spitter · trumpeter · tyropitta

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PITTA

pitman · pitmen · piton · Pitot tube · Pitot-static tube · pits · pitsaw · Pitt · Pitt Street Farmer · Pitt-Rivers · Pitt-Rivers Museum · pitta bread · pittance · pitted · pitter · pitter-pat · pitter-patter · pitting · pittite · pittosporum

WORDS THAT END LIKE PITTA

Barletta · beretta · Birgitta · Calcutta · Caltanissetta · cotta · dupatta · gotta · lotta · outta · Peshitta · regatta · ricotta · Rosetta · Sagitta · Saint Birgitta · terracotta · Valletta · vendetta · vitta

Synonyms and antonyms of pitta in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «pitta» into 25 languages

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The translations of pitta from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «pitta» in English.
zh

Translator English - Chinese

八色鸟
1,325 millions of speakers
es

Translator English - Spanish

pitta
570 millions of speakers
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English

pitta
510 millions of speakers
hi

Translator English - Hindi

पित्त
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

بيتا
280 millions of speakers
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питта
278 millions of speakers
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pitta
270 millions of speakers
bn

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পিট্টা
260 millions of speakers
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pitta
220 millions of speakers
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Pitta
190 millions of speakers
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Pitta
180 millions of speakers
ja

Translator English - Japanese

ヤイロチョウ
130 millions of speakers
ko

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피타
85 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Javanese

Pitta
85 millions of speakers
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pitta
80 millions of speakers
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pitta
75 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Marathi

पित्त
75 millions of speakers
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pide
70 millions of speakers
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pitta
65 millions of speakers
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Pitta
50 millions of speakers
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питта
40 millions of speakers
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pitta
30 millions of speakers
el

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πίτα
15 millions of speakers
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pitta
14 millions of speakers
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pitta
10 millions of speakers
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pitta
5 millions of speakers

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PITTA»

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Timeless Secrets of Health and Rejuvenation
Brown rice and heavy whole-wheat breads can upset Pitta dosha, so does brown unrefined cane sugar. The Pitta type is the only one that can get away with eating white sugar from time to time. Maple and carob syrups are also more easily ...
Andreas Moritz, 2007
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South African Special Forces
This book provides a highly detailed account of the history, organisation, uniforms and insignia of South African Special Forces from their origins up to the early 90s - units such as the 44 Parachute Brigade, the Hunter Group and the ...
Robert Pitta, 2013
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On the Genus Pitta Vieillot
XT 1893 J Elliot on the Genus Pitta. SI ON THE GENUS PITTA VIEILLOT. BY D. G. ELLIOT. In 1816 Vieillot instituted in his 'Analyse d'une nouvelle Ornithologie élémentaire,' p. 42, the genus Pitta for those birds designated Brève by Buffon.
Daniel Giraud Elliot, 1893
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Herbal Treatment of Children: Western and Ayurvedic Perspectives
When Sadhaka Pitta is impaired we suffer from lack of clarity, confusion, delusion . Sadhaka Pitta governs mental energy, digestion of impressions, ideas or beliefs and our power of discrimination. It has an inward movement, governing the ...
Anne McIntyre, 2005
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Wild Borneo: The Wildlife and Scenery of Sabah, Sarawak, ...
In all, nine species are found on Borneo, and three of these are endemic (though some authorities quote two endemic species, regarding the Black-headed Pitta - Pitta ussheri - as synonymous with the Garnet Pitta - Pitta granatina, see below).
‎2006
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Ayurvedic Cooking for Westerners: Familiar Western Food ...
... granola alcohol (one example) sweet cakes butter In excess, aggravates: Vata & Kapha Pitta & Kapha Pitta & Kapha Pitta & Kapha Kapha & Pitta Vata & Pitta Vata & Pitta Vata & Pitta Vata & Pitta Vata & Pitta in moderation, calms: Kapha Pitta ...
Amadea Morningstar, 1995
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Ayurveda: The Divine Science of Life
pitta. ○ Pa ̄caka pitta ○ Ranjaka pitta ○ Sa ̄dhaka pitta ○ A ̄locaka pitta ○ Bhra ̄jaka pitta. Pa ̄caka. pitta. Pa ̄caka pitta is synonymous with the jat.hara ̄gni (i.e. agni), the fire of digestion located in the stomach and small intestine.
Todd Caldecott, 2006
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Secrets of the Pulse: The Ancient Art of Ayurvedic Pulse ...
If someone touches with great love, bhrajaka pitta processes that touch into healing love. When insufficient light falls on the skin of the forehead, a person can become depressed. Depression is uncommonly common in the winter because of ...
Vasant Lad, 2005
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Iyengar: The Yoga Master
Pitta is a biological combination of fire and water elements. It has hot, sharp,light, liquid,sour,oily,and spreading qualities.It has a strong,fleshy smell and a sour, bitter taste.If an individual has excess pitta in the body, these qualities will be ...
B. K. S. Iyengar, Kofi Busia, 2007
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The Calorie, Carb and Fat Bible 2011: The UK's Most ...
BREAD М Pltta, Pockets, Pride Valley' Pitta, Pockets, Sainsbury's* El Pltta, Sd Tomato, Olive 81 Oregano, Extra Special, Asda* Pitta, Seeded, HL, Tesco* Pitta, sesame, sainspurys* Pitta, Tex Mex Style, Mini, Morrisons* Pitta, White Picnic, ...
Juliette Kellow, Juliette Kellow Lyndel Costain Laurence Beeken, Lyndel Costain, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PITTA»

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Baltimore Ravens: Terrence Brooks, Dennis Pitta Officially Put on …
May 28, 2015; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens players wait for instructions during training camp at the Under Armour Performance ... «The Baltimore Wire, Jul 15»
2
Dan Phelps: It's time to retire retiree 'buybacks'
So, congratulations, former Superintendent of Schools Jean Franco and former Fire Chief Edward Pitta. Time to take some much-deserved time ... «Lowell Sun, Jul 15»
3
NFL rumors: Latest news, buzz around free agency, trades, training …
Tight end Dennis Pitta is expected to be on the physically unable to perform list when the Ravens open training camp, Aaron Wilson of The ... «SI.com, Jul 15»
4
Summer in Morocco
The fattoush salad which accompanies the prawns is really fresh with lots of texture and crunch which comes from the toasted pitta bread. «Aberdeen Press and Journal, Jul 15»
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Fantasy outlook for Baltimore Ravens' top offensive players
The recent announcement that Dennis Pitta had been slotted on the Ravens Physically Unable to Perform list is the latest in a long line of ... «Today's Pigskin, Jul 15»
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Dennis Pitta, Terrence Brooks Placed On PUP List
The Ravens officially placed tight end Dennis Pitta and safety Terrence Brooks on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list before veterans ... «BaltimoreRavens.com, Jul 15»
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After Smith, who will emerge as Flacco's go-to guys?
Flacco loves throwing to tight ends, but with veteran Dennis Pitta on the PUP list, there is a need for a tight end to emerge in the passing game. «Comcast SportsNet Baltimore, Jul 15»
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The weekend cook: Thomasina Miers' recipes for Moorish-style …
Thomasina Miers' eastern saffron lamb with pitta salad: Butterflied lamb is one of the most impressive things you can put on a barbecue. «The Guardian, Jul 15»
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Melo Trimble scores five points as US loses in Pan Am semifinal
NFL: The Ravens placed tight end Dennis Pitta and free safety Terrence Brooks on the physically unable to perform list. Undrafted rookie ... «Baltimore Sun, Jul 15»
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Gizzi Erskine is taking on the 'clean eating' fanatics by showing …
6-8 white, brown or granary pitta breads, charred, to serve. For the marinade. 5 tbsp olive oil 6 rosemary sprigs, leaves picked 8 thyme sprigs ... «The Independent, Jul 15»
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