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frittata

Syllabification: (frit·ta·ta)

Pronunciation: /frēˈtätə/

Definition of frittata

noun

an Italian dish made with fried beaten eggs, resembling a Spanish omelet.

Origin:

Italian, from fritto, past participle of friggere 'to fry'. Compare with fritter²

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