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crustae

crustae is the plural of crusta.

Meaning of crusta

Noun (1)

crusta (plural crustae)

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

Noun (2)

crusta (plural crustas)

  1. A cocktail (typically of brandy, orange liqueur, bitters, and lemon juice and peel) distinguished by a sugared crust on the rim of the glass.
    • Crusta is made the same as a fancy cocktail, with a little lemon juice and a small lump of ice added.1862, Jerry Thomas, How to Mix Drinks, Or The Bon-vivant's Companion, Dick & Fitzgerald, page 52

Questions about crustae

What is crustae the plural of?
Crustae is the plural of crusta.

Words near crustae in the dictionary

  1. crustacivores
  2. crustacyanin
  3. crustacyanins
  4. crustade
  5. crustades
  6. crustae
  7. crustal
  8. crustally
  9. crustas
  10. crustated
  11. crustation

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