grostoli

See also: gróstoli

Portuguese

Alternative forms

Etymology

Borrowed from Venetian gróstołi, plural of gróstoło, from Latin crustulum (“confectionery, sweet”), diminutive of crustum (“cake”). Cognate to Italian crostolo.

Pronunciation
  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /ˈɡɾɔs.to.li/, /ˈɡɾos.to.li/

Noun

grostoli m pl (plural only)

  1. (South Brazil) angel wings (pastry shaped into twisted ribbons, deep-fried and sprinkled with powdered sugar)
    Synonym: cueca virada
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