crusta

English

noun
Definitions
  • A crust or shell.
  • A gem engraved, or a plate embossed in low relief, for inlaying a vase or other object.
  • A cocktail (typically of brandy, orange liqueur, bitters, and lemon juice and peel) distinguished by a sugared crust on the rim of the glass.

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin crusta (crust, shell, hard outer covering, inlaid work, bark, rind).

Origin

Latin

crusta

Gloss

crust, shell, hard outer covering, inlaid work, bark, rind

Concept
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