noun
Uncommon
rosetta
roh-ZEH-tuh
Rosetta (noun) means a leaf-shaped or rounded pattern created in the foam of a latte or similar coffee drink. Example: “The barista finished the cappuccino with a perfect rosetta poured into the foam.”
noun
1
A leaf-shaped or rounded pattern created in the foam of a latte or similar coffee drink.
"The barista finished the cappuccino with a perfect rosetta poured into the foam."
How to use rosetta
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA decorative fern-like or flower-like pattern poured into the foam on top of a latte.
Common pairings
pour a rosetta
latte art rosetta
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Word forms
- Plural
- rosettas
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Etymology
It was probably borrowed, eventually, from Arabic رَشِيد (rašīd).
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Rhymes for rosetta
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What does “rosetta” mean?
The word “rosetta” means a leaf-shaped or rounded pattern created in the foam of a latte or similar coffee drink. In plain terms, a decorative fern-like or flower-like pattern poured into the foam on top of a latte.
How do you pronounce “rosetta”?
“Rosetta” is pronounced roh-ZEH-tuh (/ɹoʊˈzɛtə/ in IPA).
How do you use “rosetta” in a sentence?
Here is “rosetta” used in a sentence: “The barista finished the cappuccino with a perfect rosetta poured into the foam.”
What part of speech is “rosetta”?
“Rosetta” is a noun.
Is “rosetta” a common word?
“Rosetta” is an uncommon word in modern English.
