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cotta Definition

cotta (kätə)

noun

a short surplice

Etymology: ML cota, cotta < Frank *kotta: see coat

cotta Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • Mexican: Decorated with handcrafted furniture in native woods, woven fabrics and rugs, Mexican terra cotta tiled floors, original artwork and antiques.

Modifies a noun

  • pot: Water Storage Most Indian kitchens have a terra cotta pot used to keep water cool.
  • tile: Red brick with molded brick string courses and decorative terra cotta tiles in apex of gables.
  • ridge: Green Westmoreland slate hipped roof with half round terra cotta ridge.
  • floor: Each bed and breakfast features private bathrooms, terra cotta floors and cozy furnishings.
  • planter: Perfectly adaptable to pots, patio terra cotta planters or window boxes.
  • mold: All openings to main elevation surmounted by terra cotta hood molds and with painted stone cills.

Noun used with modifier

  • panna: Pudding is served: panna cotta ringed with berries, grappa dissolving into cream.
  • terra: Water Storage Most Indian kitchens have a terra cotta pot used to keep water cool.