biscotto

noun bis·cot·to \bi-ˈskät-ō\

plural bis·cot·ti \-ē\

Definition of BISCOTTO

: a crisp cookie or biscuit of Italian origin that is flavored usually with anise and filberts or almonds —usually used in plural

Italian, biscuit, cookie, from (pane) biscotto, literally, bread baked twice

First Known Use: 1946

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