noun
Meaning 1
A crust or shell.
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crusta
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/ˈkɹʌstə/
noun
Meaning 2
A gem engraved, or a plate embossed in low relief, for inlaying a vase or other object.
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noun
Meaning 3
A cocktail (typically of brandy, orange liqueur, bitters, and lemon juice and peel) distinguished by a sugared crust on the rim of the glass.
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History
Etymology
Borrowed from Latin crusta (“shell, crust, inlaid work”). Doublet of crust.