torten

Variant of torte

torte definition

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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