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biscotti

[ bɪˈskɒti ]

Noun

^{Context #1 | Noun}

Italian cuisine

Biscotti are a type of Italian almond biscuits that are baked twice, making them crunchy and perfect for dipping in coffee or wine. They are typically flavored with almonds, anise, or chocolate.

Synonyms

Italian almond biscuits, cantucci.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
biscotti	This duplicate entry is identical to the first and can include the same contextual use and examples. He brought home a box of biscotti from the Italian bakery
Italian almond biscuits	This phrase is generally used to describe the cookies to someone who might not be familiar with the term 'biscotti' or 'cantucci.' It is a broader and more descriptive term. She baked a fresh batch of Italian almond biscuits for the holiday party
cantucci	This term is more specific and authentic in Italian cuisine, particularly in Tuscany. It refers to the same type of cookies as biscotti, emphasizing the traditional and regional name. During our visit to Florence, we enjoyed local cantucci with a glass of Vin Santo

Word

Description / Examples

biscotti

This duplicate entry is identical to the first and can include the same contextual use and examples.

He brought home a box of biscotti from the Italian bakery

Italian almond biscuits

This phrase is generally used to describe the cookies to someone who might not be familiar with the term 'biscotti' or 'cantucci.' It is a broader and more descriptive term.

She baked a fresh batch of Italian almond biscuits for the holiday party

cantucci

This term is more specific and authentic in Italian cuisine, particularly in Tuscany. It refers to the same type of cookies as biscotti, emphasizing the traditional and regional name.

During our visit to Florence, we enjoyed local cantucci with a glass of Vin Santo

Examples of usage

Would you like a biscotti with your espresso?
I love to dip my biscotti in my cappuccino.

Translations

Translations of the word "biscotti" in other languages:

🇵🇹 biscoitos

🇮🇳 बिस्कुट

🇩🇪 Kekse

🇮🇩 kue kering

🇺🇦 біскотті

🇵🇱 ciasteczka

🇯🇵 ビスコッティ

🇫🇷 biscuits

🇪🇸 galletas

🇹🇷 bisküvi

🇰🇷 비스코티

🇸🇦 بسكويت

🇨🇿 sušenky

🇸🇰 sušienky

🇨🇳 饼干

🇸🇮 piškoti

🇮🇸 smákökur

🇰🇿 печенье

🇬🇪 ბისკვიტი

🇦🇿 peçenye

🇲🇽 galletas

Etymology

The word 'biscotti' comes from the Latin 'biscoctus' which means 'twice-cooked'. Biscotti have been enjoyed in Italy since the Roman times, where they were a convenient and long-lasting food for travelers and soldiers. Over the centuries, biscotti have evolved to become a popular treat enjoyed around the world.