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torta.

A sandwich, served either hot or cold, on an oblong white sandwich roll, derived from Mexican cuisine.

5 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈtɔːtə/Received-Pronunciation/ˈtɔɹtə/General-American
  1. A sandwich, served either hot or cold, on an oblong white sandwich roll, derived from Mexican cuisine.

    US
  2. A flat heap of moist, crushed silver ore, prepared for the patio process.

  3. An overweight or obese Hispanic woman, especially one deemed attractive.

    slang
Where this word comes from

Borrowed from Spanish torta, from Latin turta, thought to derive from Latin tŏrta f (“twisted”). Doublet of torte and tart.

noun/ˈtɔːtə/Received-Pronunciation/ˈtɔɹtə/General-American
  1. A Philippine omelette of ground meat and potatoes.

Where this word comes from

Borrowed from Tagalog torta, from Spanish torta, from Latin turta, thought to derive from Latin tŏrta f (“twisted”). Doublet of torte and tart.

noun/ˈtɔːtə/Received-Pronunciation/ˈtɔɹtə/General-American
  1. An Italian cake.

    countable · uncountable
Where this word comes from

Borrowed from Italian torta, from Latin turta, thought to derive from Latin tŏrta f (“twisted”). Doublet of torte and tart.

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