Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun A crisp Italian cookie traditionally flavored with anise and often containing almonds or filberts.
Etymologies
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
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Examples
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July 1, 2008 at 5:09 am ohai … gotta nudder biscotto there? ai can dunk it in *looks around* mai tee.
but I’z indoor kitteh - Lolcats 'n' Funny Pictures of Cats - I Can Has Cheezburger? 2008
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In Italy, biscotto is "a generic term for small, sweet, dry, crumbly and simply made pastries baked at length in the oven."
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So I looked it up on dictionary.com and apparently biscotti is the plural of biscotto.
Archive 2006-11-01 Brilynn 2006
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So I looked it up on dictionary.com and apparently biscotti is the plural of biscotto.
Biscotti Blues Brilynn 2006
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I thought about breakfast, and then had what I always had, since I like it (tea and a biscotto).
readersguide Diary Entry readersguide 2005
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She sighed, dipped her biscotto into the cappuccino and then nodded.
Rain V. C. Andrews 2001
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She sighed, dipped her biscotto into the cappuccino and then nodded.
Rain V. C. Andrews 2001
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Recently Uploaded Slideshows subino 2010
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Originally a staple for the Roman Legions and in sea-faring cities like Genoa and Venice, pane biscotto was "bread, twice-cooked".
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Originally a staple for the Roman Legions and in sea-faring cities like Genoa and Venice, pane biscotto was "bread, twice-cooked".
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