Crostini
[kraw-stee-nee, kro-] /krɔˈsti ni, krɒ-/
plural noun, singular crostino [kraw-stee-noh, kro-] /krɔˈsti noʊ, krɒ-/ (Show IPA)
1.
canapés made of thin pieces of toast.
2.
croutons used as a garnish.
/krɒˈstiːniː/
plural noun
1.
pieces of toasted bread served with a savoury topping
noun
small thin slices of toasted bread brushed with olive oil, also used as the base for canapés and for croutons
Word Origin
Italian ‘little toasts’
Usage Note
cooking
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