rosetta

English

A rosetta pattern in latte art.

Etymology

From Italian rosetta.

Noun

rosetta (plural rosettas)

  1. A floral pattern in latte art.
    Synonym: rosette

Usage notes

Both the Italianate rosetta and the Anglicized rosette are used to describe this latte art pattern; compare doppio (double shot of espresso) and double.

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Italian

Etymology

From rosa + -etta.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /roˈzet.ta/
  • Rhymes: -etta
  • Hyphenation: ro‧sét‧ta

Noun

rosetta f (plural rosette)

  1. rosetta
  2. rosette (rose-shaped ribbon)
  3. rosette (architectural ornament)
  4. rosette (plant growth)
  5. rose-cut diamond
  6. washer
  7. (somewhat rare) white spot or birthmark on a horse's forehead
  8. (rare) Diminutive of rosa (rose)
  9. Synonym of michetta

Descendants

  • English: rosetta

Further reading

  • rosetta in Treccani.it – Vocabolario Treccani on line, Istituto dell'Enciclopedia Italiana

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