crusta

Meaning

Noun

  • A crust or shell.
  • A gem engraved, or a plate embossed in low relief, for inlaying a vase or other object.
  • A cocktail (typically of brandy, orange liqueur, bitters, and lemon juice and peel) distinguished by a sugared crust on the rim of the glass.

Origin

  • Latin crusta ("shell, crust, inlaid work").

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