peta

Not valid in Scrabble

It's a recognised English word, but it isn't in the official NASPA Scrabble word list.

Scrabble points
6
Words With Friends
7
Letters
4
Pronunciation
/piː.tə/
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/piː.tə/ · /ˈpiːtə/(UK) · /ˈpɛtɑ/(UK) · /ˈpiːtɑ/(US)

Definition of peta

5 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

name

  1. (Australia, UK)A female given name from Ancient Greek.
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name

  1. (Australia, UK)A female given name from Ancient Greek.
  2. (alt-of)Alternative letter-case form of PETA.
    “The animal rights group Peta says that many common phrases in the English language perpetuate violence toward animals.”
  3. (abbreviation, acronym, alt-of)Acronym of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals.
    “Calvin Klein was one of the earliest major fashion brands to go fur-free after PETA stormed its New York office in 1994.”
  4. (abbreviation, acronym, alt-of, humorous)Acronym of People Eating Tasty Animals.
  5. (Philippines, abbreviation, acronym, alt-of)Acronym of Philippine Education Theater Association.

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Etymology

A rare feminine form of Peter.

Hooks

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