gemista/ˈjɛmɪstə/EtymologyTransliteration of Greek γεμιστά (gemistá), a collective neuter plural of γεμιστός (gemistós, “filled with, stuffed”) by ellipsis of a noun (like tomatoes, or peppers). Pronounced in Greek as /ʝemiˈsta/.gemista means popular Greek dish of tomatoes and green peppers stuffed with rice (occasionally minced meat is added) accompanied by potatoes in tomato juice and olive oil. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 88 out of 100.nounpopular Greek dish of tomatoes and green peppers stuffed with rice (occasionally minced meat is added) accompanied by potatoes in tomato juice and olive oilother Greek dishes with stuffed ingredients, usually vegetables