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torte

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Torte (noun) means a heavy, rich cake made with lots of eggs but very little flour.

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A heavy, rich cake made with lots of eggs but very little flour.

"The football discussion had cut off as soon as Lacey entered the room. Now they just sat silently eating torte and sipping tea." — Shanna Swendson (1994)

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Borrowed from German Torte. It is cognate with tart and a doublet of torta.

Rhymes for torte

forte Porte

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What is the meaning of torte?

"torte" (noun) means a heavy, rich cake made with lots of eggs but very little flour.