crusta

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A crust or shell.
  2. A gem engraved, or a plate embossed in low relief, for inlaying a vase or other object.
noun
  1. A cocktail (typically of brandy, orange liqueur, bitters, and lemon juice and peel) distinguished by a sugared crust on the rim of the glass.

Pronunciation

/ˈkɹʌstə/

Word forms

crusta crustae crustas

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin crusta (“shell, crust, inlaid work”). Doublet of crust.

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