focaccia

English

/fəˈkæ.tʃə/, /foʊˈkɑ.tʃə/

noun
Definitions
  • (uncountable) A flatbread similar in style, composition, and texture to modern pizza doughs and topped with herbs, cheese and other products. Focaccia typically consists of high-gluten flour, oil, water, sugar, salt and yeast.
  • (countable) A sandwich made with this type of bread.

Etymology

Borrowed from Italian focaccia (a type of flat bread with toppings) derived from Latin focus (hearth, fireplace, fire, home), *focacia.

Origin

Latin

*focacia

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