CRUSTA

Etymology

Noun

crusta (plural crustae)

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.

Anagrams

• curats, turcas

Source: Wiktionary


Crus"ta (krs"t), n. Etym: [L., shell, crust, inlaid work.]

1. A crust or shell.

2. A gem engraved, or a plate embossed in low relief, for inlaying a vase or other object.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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