cataplana
English edit
Etymology edit
Borrowed from Portuguese cataplana, of uncertain origin.
Noun edit
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 edit
Portuguese edit
Etymology edit
Unknown.
Pronunciation edit
Noun edit
cataplana f (plural cataplanas)