torte

English

/ˈtɔː(ɹ)t/

noun
Definitions
  • A rich, dense cake, typically made with many eggs and relatively little flour (as opposed to a sponge cake or gâteau).

Etymology

Borrowed from German Torte (cake).

Origin

German (Berlin)

Torte

Gloss

cake

Concept
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Person/Thing

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