cotta

[ kot-uh, kaw-tuh ]

noun

, Ecclesiastical.

1. a surplice.
2. a short surplice, sleeveless or with short sleeves, worn especially by choristers.

cotta

/ ˈkɒtə /

noun

1. RC Church a short form of surplice

Word History and Origins

Origin of cotta¹

1840–50; < Medieval Latin, variant of cota kind of tunic. See coat

Word History and Origins

Origin of cotta¹

C19: from Italian: tunic, from Medieval Latin; see coat

Example Sentences

Maple panna cotta with caramelized hazelnuts is the definition of sublime.

From Washington Post

A ringer for ricotta on a plate of tomatoes is “terra cotta,” pumpkin seeds pureed with nutritional yeast and koji, cooked fermented rice.

From Washington Post

Its texture is a little denser than panna cotta—just firm enough to hold the shape of your spoon as you eat it.

From The Daily Beast

The brand’s citrus soap smells like the freshest fruit, and the peppermint is like something I’d inhale scooping up a bite of panna cotta.

From Eater

Among these are "Medusa," a bronze bust; and a "Mater Dolorosa," in terra-cotta.

From Project Gutenberg

Over the archway are two sculptured figures in red terra-cotta, representing "Flora" and "Pomona."

From Project Gutenberg

He had his key ready in his hand, terra cotta-hued tab swinging loose.

From Project Gutenberg

These graves were once all hermetically sealed by slabs of marble, or tiles of terra cotta.

From Project Gutenberg

They are closed with terra cotta or marble slabs, and are otherwise similar to those of the Christian Catacombs.

From Project Gutenberg