[peet-suh] 
| a flat, open-faced baked pie of Italian origin, consisting of a thin layer of bread dough topped with spiced tomato sauce and cheese, often garnished with anchovies, sausage slices, mushrooms, etc. |
tea bran, pētítēs bran bread
| piz·za (pēt'sə) n. A baked pie of Italian origin consisting of a shallow breadlike crust covered with toppings such as seasoned tomato sauce, cheese, sausage, or olives. [Italian, pie, tart, pizza.] |