Crossword clues for biscotti
Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
1990s, from Italian biscotti, plural of biscotto, from Old Italian biscotto, from Medieval Latin biscoctum (see biscuit).
Wiktionary
n. A hard, usually nut-flavored biscuit, derived from the Tuscan ''cantucci''
Wikipedia
Biscotti (; ; ), known also as cantuccini, are Italian almond biscuits (cookies) that originated in the city of Prato. They are twice-baked, oblong-shaped, dry, crunchy, and dipped in a drink, traditionally Vin Santo.
Usage examples of "biscotti".
Andi confirmed, taking the biscotti from her mouth and holding it like Groucho did his stogie.
Through the thickening swirl of snowflakes, I ordered a hot croissant ham-and-Swiss sandwich for myself, plus six biscotti and six large hot chocolates.
The cryptic gentlemen one and all appreciated certain ceremonies, such as the appearance of espresso coffee in thimble-sized porcelain cups and an accompanying assortment of biscotti at the hallway point of our meditations.