torta
Pronunciation: /ˈtɔːtə/
The English word “torta” has 5 meanings listed here.
noun
- A sandwich, served either hot or cold, on an oblong white sandwich roll, derived from Mexican cuisine.
- A flat heap of moist, crushed silver ore, prepared for the patio process.
- An overweight or obese Hispanic woman, especially one deemed attractive.
- A Philippine omelette of ground meat and potatoes.
- An Italian cake.
Etymology
Borrowed from Spanish torta, from Latin turta, thought to derive from Latin tŏrta f (“twisted”). Doublet of torte and tart.
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