Etymology

frittata

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Today it means: A crustless quiche: a molded omelette in which vegetables, cheese, etc., are mixed into the eggs and cooked together. Full definition →

Italian frittata
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  1. Italian · borrowed fromfrittata
  2. English todayfrittata

Borrowed from Italian frittata, from fritto (“fried”).

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