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biscotto, n.
Brit. |bɪsˈkɒtəʊ|, U.S. |bɪsˈkɑdoʊ|
Plural biscotti, biscottis[irreg.]
Forms: 19– biscotto, 19– biscotti[irreg.]
[‹ Italian biscotto (sweet) biscuit, cookie (see biscuit n.).]
A long, thin, hard (usually twice-baked) biscuit, typically served with a hot drink, into which it is dipped.
The Italian word biscotto denotes a variety of types of crisp biscuit, including this specific type.
1946N.Y. Herald Tribune 19 Sept. 23/8 Biscotti for sale, two kinds—the anise and nut. 1976Sheboygan (Wisconsin) Press 28 Dec. 24/4 In Italy, a similar cookie..is often dipped in sweet red wine. But in the United States the perfect texture of Italian Anise Biscotti make them great for dunking into coffee. 1995Toronto Life Jan. 60/3 Hanging out over a fine steaming cup of joe (and maybe just a teensy biscotti) is a good cheap date. 2003S. M. Kaminsky Midnight Pass 171, I had finished my biscotto in the waiting room while reading the four-year-old Smithsonian. |