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torta

noun
/ˈtɔːtə/UK/ˈtɔɹtə/US

Etymology

Borrowed from Tagalog torta, from Spanish torta, from Latin turta, thought to derive from Latin tŏrta f (“twisted”). Doublet of torte and tart.

  1. derived from turta
  2. derived from torta
  3. borrowed from torta

Definitions

  1. A sandwich, served either hot or cold, on an oblong white sandwich roll, derived from…

    A sandwich, served either hot or cold, on an oblong white sandwich roll, derived from Mexican cuisine.

  2. A flat heap of moist, crushed silver ore, prepared for the patio process.

  3. An overweight or obese Hispanic woman, especially one deemed attractive.

  4. ›+ 2 more definitions

    1. A Philippine omelette of ground meat and potatoes.

    2. An Italian cake.

      • They include fresh noodles, roasted chickens, savory Italian tortas, caponata and other antipasti like roasted onions in balsamic vinegar, crusty walnut breads, biscotti, and fabulous Italian desserts.
      • Perhaps there could be a smarter balsamic kick in the latte cotto custard, more oomph in the chocolate torta.
      • Internationally popular from his cookbooks and television show, Middione fills the deli case with southern Italian tortas, roasted chicken, polenta, and white bean salad.

The neighborhood

Vish — recursive loop

No curated loop yet for torta. Loops are being traced one word at a time while the ingestion pipeline matures.

sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA