torta
torta Lexical Profile
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• noun
In Mexican cuisine, a hearty sandwich served on an oblong crusty white bread roll (such as a bolillo or telera) and filled with meat, refried beans, avocado, cheese, and pickled jalapeños.
"For lunch, we ordered a warm carnitas torta topped with fresh avocado and pickled peppers from the neighborhood taqueria."
In Italian, Spanish, and South American cuisines, a rich, round cake, tart, or layered pastry, which may be sweet or savory.
"The bakery's display case featured a traditional Italian chocolate and almond torta dusted with powdered sugar."
In Philippine cuisine, a type of savory omelet made with ground meat and beaten eggs, often incorporating a flattened grilled eggplant.
"She prepared a simple dinner of steamed jasmine rice and a savory pork and eggplant torta."
• Rhymes for torta
Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from Spanish and Italian 'torta', from Late Latin 'torta' (literally 'a twisted or round loaf of bread'), the feminine past participle of 'torquere' ('to twist').