cataplana

cataplana

English

An open cataplana

Etymology

Borrowed from Portuguese cataplana, of uncertain origin.

Noun

cataplana (plural cataplanas)

1. 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.
2. 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

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Portuguese

Etymology

Unknown.

Pronunciation

• (Brazil) IPA^(key): /ˌka.ta.ˈplɐ.nɐ/
• (Portugal) IPA^(key): /kɐtɐplˈɐnɐ/

Noun

cataplana f (plural cataplanas)

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