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frittata

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /fɹiˈtɑtə/

1

noun

Meaning 1

A crustless quiche: a molded omelette in which vegetables, cheese, etc., are mixed into the eggs and cooked together.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

Italian omelet with diced vegetables and meats; cooked until bottom is set then inverted into another pan to cook the top

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: dish

History

Etymology

Borrowed from Italian frittata, from fritto (“fried”).

Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: munakas — omelette
  • Finnish: frittata — omelette
  • Italian: frittata — omelette
  • Lombard: fertada — omelette
  • Polish: frittata — omelette
  • Russian: фритта́та (frittáta) — omelette