torta

Meanings

1. A sandwich, served either hot or cold, on an oblong white sandwich roll, derived from Mexican cuisine.
2. A flat heap of moist, crushed silver ore, prepared for the patio process.
3. An overweight or obese Hispanic woman, especially one deemed attractive.

1. A Philippine omelette of ground meat and potatoes.

1. An Italian cake.

Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish torta, from Latin turta, thought to derive from Latin tŏrta f (“twisted”). Doublet of torte and tart.