brüˈshed.ə, -ˈsked.ə noun
( -s )
Etymology: Italian bruschetta, bruschetto , from Italian dialect (Tuscany), from bruscare to toast, burn, probably from (assumed) Vulgar Latin brusicare , freq. of brusare , by-form of brusiare to burn
: thick slices of bread grilled, rubbed with garlic, drizzled with olive oil, often topped with tomatoes and herbs, and usually served as an appetizer