crostini


cros·ti·ni

noun pl \kr-ˈstē-nē\

Definition of CROSTINI

: small slices of usually toasted bread topped with a spread or other food

Origin of CROSTINI

Italian, plural of crostino, from crosta crust, rind, from Latin crusta shell, crust — more at crust
First Known Use: 1945

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