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Frittata

/frɪˈtɑːtə/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #15000 frequency
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As noun
  1. 1

    An Italian-style omelette made with beaten eggs and various ingredients, such as vegetables, cheese, or meats, cooked slowly and often finished in the oven.

    "For brunch, she prepared a delicious frittata loaded with spinach and feta cheese."
  2. 2

    A dish similar to an omelette but typically thicker and often served in wedges.

    "The frittata was so thick that it could easily be sliced into pieces for serving."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'frittata' comes from the Italian verb 'friggere', meaning 'to fry'. It evolved in the early 20th century as a term for a type of egg dish that is cooked in a skillet and often filled with various ingredients.

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