biscotti

biscotti Definition

bis·cotti (bi skät′ē; It bē skō̂t′tē)

-·to-ō, -·ti

hard, plain, bar-shaped cookies containing almonds or hazelnuts

Etymology: It, pl. of biscotto < OIt: see biscuit

biscotti Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

stuffing: For dessert, customers looking for an alternative to an ice cream sundae can delight in peaches in amaretto sauce served with biscotti stuffing.

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