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torte (tôrt; Ger tō̂r′tə)

noun pl. tortes

a rich cake, variously made, as of eggs, finely chopped nuts, and crumbs or a little flour

Etymology: Ger < It torta < LL(Ec), twisted bread: see tart

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torte Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • chocolate: It was the ring, dropping from her lifeless fingers into the chocolate torte.

Noun used with modifier

  • truffle: Be warned, however, to leave room for a dessert because their dark chocolate whiskey truffle torte is superb.
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