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Definition of ricotta

ricotta

/rɪˈkɑːtə/
ri · cot · ta
Plural:ricottas
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• noun

1

A soft, white, mild-flavored Italian cheese made from the whey of cow, sheep, goat, or water buffalo milk left over from the production of other cheeses.

Example

"She prepared a classic lasagna by layering the pasta with a rich tomato sauce and fresh ricotta."

• Rhymes for ricotta

• Nearby Words

ricefish
richmond
ricinus
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ridgeback
ridged gourd
ridged tree snake

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Italian 'ricotta', meaning 'recooked'. Derived from the Latin prefix 're-' (again) and 'coquere' (to cook), referring to the process of heating the whey leftover from making other cheeses.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ricotta. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 20, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ricotta
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