tort

Polish

noun
Definitions
  • torte (type of cake)
  • birthday cake

Etymology

Borrowed from German Torte (cake) derived from Italian torta (cake) derived from Latin torta, tortus (twisted, folded over).

Origin

Latin

tortus

Gloss

twisted, folded over

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