cotta

noun
cot·​ta | \ ˈkä-tə How to pronounce cotta (audio) \

Definition of cotta

: a waist-length surplice

Examples of cotta in a Sentence

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Finish with a chocolate chip blondie, passion fruit panna cotta, chocolate brownie or bruleed lemongrass cheesecake. Michael Mayo, sun-sentinel.com, "8 picks for great meal deals during Fort Lauderdale restaurant months," 31 July 2019 The Greek Island Kitchen class will practice grilling chicken kebobs, baking flatbread, slow-roasting tomatoes for green beans with feta and turning Greek yogurt into panna cotta. Carol Deptolla, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Sur La Table's international cooking classes are a melting pot of cuisines," 1 July 2019 Panna cotta is an Italian dessert traditionally using cream. NBC News, "A light and refreshing summer dessert: Vegan Panna Cotta," 23 June 2019 Even the non-jiggly green tea panna cotta is a revelation. Michele Parente, San Diego Union-Tribune, "5 places to try: For pizza to pasta, pastries to pad Thai — and biscuits!," 13 June 2019 Overly harsh with citrus, the fish was like an Italianate ceviche, and its acerbity drowned the satiny, subtle panna cotta. Kate Washington, sacbee, "If Allora can learn to relax a little, it will be one of the city's best restaurants | The Sacramento Bee," 11 May 2018 The velvety blancmange, made with tofu, has the consistency of panna cotta and the mild flavor of rice pudding. Jessica Henderson, The New Yorker, "Udon Takes On New Texture at Hanon," 12 July 2019 Vintage-look three-level plant hanger: Made of terra cotta and metal, this 36-inch piece can hold a variety of flowers and can be hung in any space in your garden. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Colorful, whimsical or classic, yard art can enhance your garden’s overall appeal," 3 July 2019 Scallop ceviche enriched with uni panna cotta bathes in a smoky, dashi rich broth. Dominic Armato, azcentral, "The best restaurants in Scottsdale and Paradise Valley," 1 July 2019

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First Known Use of cotta

1848, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for cotta

Medieval Latin, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German kozza coarse mantle — more at coat

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