qassata

Maltese

Etymology

Borrowed from Sicilian cassata, originally probably “made with cheese”, from Vulgar Latin cāseāta, from Latin cāseus. Regarding the initial q- and the plural in -at probably a rather early borrowing.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ʔasˈsaː.ta/

Noun

qassata f (plural qsaset, paucal qassatat, diminutive qsajsta or qsajta)

  1. A savoury pastry or dumpling, typically filled with ricotta cheese.

Derived terms
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