frittata

[ fri-tah-tuh; Italian freet-tah-tah ]

/ frɪˈtɑ tə; Italian fritˈtɑ tɑ /

noun, plural frit·ta·tas, Italian frit·ta·te [freet-tah-te] /fritˈtɑ tɛ/. Italian Cookery.

an omelet resembling a large pancake and containing vegetables, seasonings, and often ricotta, Parmesan, or other cheese.

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Origin of frittata

1930–35; < Italian: omelet, equivalent to fritt(o) fried (see frit) + -ata -ade¹

Words nearby frittata

frites, frith, frithstool, fritillaria, fritillary, frittata, fritter, fritter away, fritto misto, fritz, friuli

British Dictionary definitions for frittata

frittata

/ (frɪˈtɑːtə) /

noun

an Italian dish made with eggs and chopped vegetables or meat, resembling a flat thick omelette

Word Origin for frittata

C20: Italian, from fritto, past participle of friggere to fry

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