ricotta
noun
- a soft, dry or moist Italian cheese made from whey obtained in the production of other cheeses
- a cheese like this made in the U.S. from whole milk or from whey and whole milk
See ricotta in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(rĭ-kŏtˈə)
noun- A soft Italian cheese that resembles cottage cheese.
- A similar soft cheese made in the United States.
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