/fri tah"teuh/ ; It. /frddeet tah"tah/ , n. , pl. frittatas , It. frittate /-te/ . Italian Cookery.
an omelet resembling a large pancake and containing vegetables, seasonings, and often ricotta, Parmesan, or other cheese.
[ 1930-35; fritt ( o ) fried (see FRIT) + -ata -ADE 1 ]