frit·ta·ta

[fri-tah-tuh; Italian freet-tah-tah]
noun, plural frit·ta·tas Italian, frit·ta·te [-te] . Italian Cookery.
an omelet resembling a large pancake and containing vegetables, seasonings, and often ricotta, Parmesan, or other cheese.

Origin:
1930–35; < Italian: omelet, equivalent to fritt(o) fried (see frit) + -ata -ade1

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frittata (frɪˈtɑːtə) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
an Italian dish made with eggs and chopped vegetables or meat, resembling a flat thick omelette
 
[C20: Italian, from fritto, past participle of friggere to fry]

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Frittata is always a great word to know.
So is ort. Does it mean:
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.
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frittata
1884, from It. frittata, from fritto "fried" (see frit).
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Example sentences
Spinach brings a variety of nutrients to this appealing frittata.
With a frittata, having guests over for brunch doesn't have to be expensive or
  time- consuming.
Frittata: fold cooked greens into an omelet, top with grated cheese.
Goat cheese brings a creamy texture and rich flavor to this frittata.
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