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Definition of frittata

frittata

/frɪˈtɑːtə/
frit · ta · ta
Plural:frittatas
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• noun

1

A traditional Italian dish made with beaten eggs, similar to an omelet or a crustless quiche, typically cooked slowly in a skillet with ingredients such as meats, cheeses, and vegetables mixed throughout.

Example

"For Sunday brunch, she prepared a hearty spinach and goat cheese frittata in her cast-iron skillet."

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• Rhymes for frittata

• Nearby Words

frisco
frisee
fritillaria
frittata
fritter
frock
frog

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Italian 'frittata', from 'fritto' (fried), which derives from the Latin verb 'frigere' (to fry, to roast).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Frittata. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/frittata
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