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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD CROSTINI

Italian: literally, little crusts.
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PRONUNCIATION OF CROSTINI

crostini  [krɒˈstiːniː] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CROSTINI

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Crostini is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES CROSTINI MEAN IN ENGLISH?

crostini

Crostino

Crostino is an Italian appetizer consisting of a small slice of grilled or toasted bread and toppings. The toppings may include a variety of different cheeses, meats, and vegetables, or may be presented more simply with a brush of olive oil and herbs or a sauce. Crostini are typically made using Italian ciabattas and are often served with wine. Along with bruschetta, crostini are thought to originate in medieval times when it was typical for Italian peasants to eat their meals on slices of bread instead of using ceramics.

Definition of crostini in the English dictionary

The definition of crostini in the dictionary is pieces of toasted bread served with a savoury topping.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH CROSTINI


bambini
bæmˈbiːniː
Camenae
kəˈmiːniː
carinae
kəˈriːniː
catenae
kəˈtiːniː
cisternae
sɪˈstɜːniː
garni
ˈɡɑːniː
jamdani
ˈdʒɑːmˌdɑːniː
konini
ˈkɒniːniː
Liliuokalani
liːˌliːʊəʊkɑːˈlɑːniː
maharani
ˌmɑːhəˈrɑːniː
Mycenae
maɪˈsiːniː
novenae
nəʊˈviːniː
paraselenae
ˌpærəsɪˈliːniː
phlyctaenae
flɪkˈtiːniː
piscinae
pɪˈsiːniː
saphenae
səˈfiːniː
soprani
səˈprɑːniː
sordini
sɔːdiːniː
venae
ˈviːniː
yogini
jəʊˈɡiːniː

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CROSTINI

crossover value
crosspatch
crosspiece
crossroad
crossroads
Crossroads care attendant scheme
crossruff
crosstalk
crosstie
crosstied
crosstree
crosswalk
crossway
crossways
crosswind
crosswise
crossword
crossword puzzle
crosswort
crotal

WORDS THAT END LIKE CROSTINI

Agostini
Bahraini
ballotini
Bellini
bikini
Boccherini
concertini
dry martini
Gemini
Houdini
Martini
mini
Orsini
panini
Platini
ragini
Rimini
spaghettini
termini
zucchini

Synonyms and antonyms of crostini in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «crostini» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CROSTINI

Find out the translation of crostini to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of crostini from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «crostini» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

crostini
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

crostini
570 millions of speakers

English

crostini
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

crostini
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

كروستيني
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

гренки
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

crostini
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

crostini
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

crostini
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Crostini
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Crostini
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

クロスティーニ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

베이컨
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Crostini
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

crostini
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

Crostini
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

क्रॉस्टीनी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Crostini
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

crostini
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

crostini
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

грінки
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Crostini
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

κριτσίνια
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

crostini
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

crostini
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

crostini
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of crostini

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CROSTINI»

The term «crostini» is quite widely used and occupies the 49.766 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «CROSTINI» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «crostini» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «crostini» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about crostini

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CROSTINI»

Discover the use of crostini in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to crostini and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Panini, Bruschetta, Crostini: Sandwiches, Italian Style
Move over pasta and pizza, here come panini, bruschetta, and crostini!
Viana La Place, 2002
2
Bruschetta: Crostini and Other Italian Snacks
Maxine Clark provides delicious ideas from her extensive knowledge of Italian cuisine to instruct on toppings for bruschetta and crostini. Her Bruschetta recipes include Garlic Mushroom
Maxine Clark, 2003
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Cooking with Artisan Bread: Using Rustic Loaves for Perfect ...
With dishes such as Pappa al Pomodoro (bread-thickened tomato soup) and Cappuccino Bread Pudding with Caramel Sauce, the "Artisan Bread Cookbook" explores the rustic bread phenomenon with profiles of artisan bakers, bread-lovers' facts, and ...
Gwenyth Bassetti, Jean Galton, 1998
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Simply Italian
Crostini are small pieces of bread toasted in the oven, rather than the larger grilled slices used for bruschetta, and, as an antipasto they are particularly associated with Tuscany. As an aIternative to the toppings suggested here, you can also ...
Sophie Braimbridge, 2006
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Modern Italian Cooking
Crostini with Mozzarella, Tomatoes, and Herbs A great way to start an informal meal. These crostini are so appetizing that the only difficulty you'll have will be to stop eating them. They can be prepared in a matter of minutes and are delicious  ...
Biba Caggiano, 1991
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Diabetes: A Step-by-Step Guide to Delicious, Healthy Meals
o o en o o <_> CO < < CROSTINI WITH MUSHROOMS Yet another Italian creation, crostini are so much better than ordinary crackers Crostini can be made large with Italian bread, or small with a baguette. Either way, use multigrain if possible.
Nancy Maar
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Tastes from a Tuscan Kitchen
ANCHOVY PASTE Mini Pizzas, 17 APPETIZERS about, 9 Artichoke Crostini, 10 Cannellini Bean Crostini, 1 1 Chicken and Onion Crostini, 12 Eggplant Crostini, 12 Italian Garlic Sausage and Stracchino Cheese Crostini, 15 Mini Pizzas, ...
Madeline Armillotta, Diane Centini, 2007
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The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking ...
Crostini with Smashed Shelling Beans, Giblet-Mushroom Sauce, &Greens Prepare crostini with extra-virgin olive oil {see page 122}. Warm a heaping spoonful of cooked Fresh Shelling Beans or Dried Beans {pages 262 and 263} per crostini.
Judy Rodgers, 2002
9
Beyond Panini
CROSTINI Vis x CROSTINI ARE THIN SLICES OF BREAD, brushed with olive oil and lightly toasted in the oven then topped with a variety of ingredients, ranging from spreadable tomato purée to chunkier toppings like smoked salmon or tuna.
Silverback Books, 2005
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Gluten-Free Italian: Over 150 Irresistible Recipes Without ...
Over 150 Irresistible Recipes Without Wheat - From Crostini to Tiramisu Jacqueline Mallorca. Chicken with Red and Yellow Peppers, 112 Deviled Chicken with Tomato and Eggplant, 115 Game Hens with Balsamic Onion Relish, 118–119 ...
Jacqueline Mallorca, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CROSTINI»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term crostini is used in the context of the following news items.
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Radish & Rye features farm-inspired fare, and plenty of bourbon
The menu is divided into small plates and “larger plates,” with steak tartare with calabria chili, lime oil, quail yolk and crostini, sea scallop ... «Santa Fe New Mexican, Jul 15»
2
Morsels, July 8
... cactus with toasted corn, Greek salsa and a dessert salsa. The salsas will be laid out with a selection of crostini, chips and assorted toppings. «BlueRidgeNow.com, Jul 15»
3
A toast to toast
There are differences — bruschetta is brushed with olive oil and grilled, crostini is generally topped with a tomato salsa style topping. Toast is ... «Vancouver Sun, Jul 15»
4
A Poke in the Rye
A small plate of steak tartare ($14) with Calabria chiles, lime oil, quail-egg yolk and crostini is a brilliant exercise in raw eating. Sticky with yolk ... «Santa Fe Reporter, Jul 15»
5
Small, Good Things: Relish the Experience
Crostini with shaved Romano or Parmesan: Top olive oil–brushed and toasted baguette slices with relish and shavings of hard cheese for an ... «Philipstown.info, Jul 15»
6
R&R at the Ritz
The complimentary crostini, below, was fabulous and basically told us right away, “Yup, this meal is going to be insanely good.” It's nice to ... «Minneapolis Star Tribune, Jul 15»
7
Easter egg radishes add peppery bite to summer dishes
Place round slivers in salads or atop avocado toast or crostini spread with a favorite soft cheese. Some people are even known to eat them by ... «The Spokesman Review, Jul 15»
8
Farm-to-Table Finds
Perfect for gatherings or just a delicious weeknight nosh, this crostini recipe features potatoes, a nutritional powerhouse for any meal. «Crawford county avalanche, Jul 15»
9
And this year's world's best city is ...
... EX3 and Museo Novecento, feature contemporary works, and aperitivo time at the local bars lures sightseers with salumi and rustic crostini. «CNN, Jul 15»
10
Lovely Patio Dining at Cafe at the Plaza
The limited small plate menu also lists Seared Scallops, Mushroom Crostini, a Fresh Vegetable Tart, and “Juicy Lucy” (beef) Sliders with ... «urbanmilwaukee, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Crostini [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/crostini>. May 2024 ».
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