cataplana

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English

An open cataplana

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cataplana

Etymology

Borrowed from Portuguese cataplana, of uncertain origin.

Noun

cataplana (plural cataplanas)

A metal clamshell cooking dish from Portugal, used to cook certain seafood. It can be sealed using a clamp on either side of the assembly.
Any food cooked or served in such a dish.

Translations

a metal cooking dish originating from Portugal

Portuguese: cataplana (pt) f

any food cooked or served in such a dish

Portuguese: cataplana (pt) f

Portuguese

Etymology

Unknown.

Pronunciation

(Brazil) IPA^(key): /ka.taˈplɐ̃.nɐ/
- (Southern Brazil) IPA^(key): /ka.taˈplɐ.na/

(Portugal) IPA^(key): /kɐ.tɐˈplɐ.nɐ/
- (Northern Portugal) IPA^(key): /kɐ.tɐˈpla.nɐ/

Noun

cataplana f (plural cataplanas)

(Portuguese cuisine) cataplana (metal container used to cook seafood)
(Portuguese cuisine) cataplana (food cooked or served in a cataplana)

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