Etymology

cassata siciliana

Today it means: A rich cake, typical of Sicily, containing liqueur layered with ricotta, candied fruit and chocolate. Full definition →

Italian cassata siciliana
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  1. Italian · borrowed fromcassata siciliana
  2. English todaycassata siciliana

Borrowed from Italian cassata siciliana (literally “Sicilian cassata”).

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