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crusta

/ˈkɹʌstə/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
crus-ta
IPA
/ˈkɹʌstə/
8
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A crust or shell.

noun

A gem engraved, or a plate embossed in low relief, for inlaying a vase or other object.

noun

A cocktail (typically of brandy, orange liqueur, bitters, and lemon juice and peel) distinguished by a sugared crust on the rim of the glass.

Example Sentences

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin crusta (“shell, crust, inlaid work”). Doublet of crust.

Inflected Forms

crustae (plural) crustas (plural)

Phrases

crusta lactea

Frequently Paired Words

crusta lactea

Questions

How do you pronounce crusta?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈkɹʌstə/.
What does crusta mean?
A crust or shell.
Where does crusta come from?
Borrowed from Latin crusta (“shell, crust, inlaid work”). Doublet of crust.

How to pronounce crusta

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