vasilopita

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Etymology

From Greek Βασίλειος (Vasíleios, “Basil”) +‎ πίτα (píta, “pie”)

Noun

vasilopita (usually uncountable, plural vasilopitas)

  1. A Greek celebratory cake, often containing a hidden coin, typically eaten on New Year's Day which is St Basil's day.

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