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VocabularyFoodcozza
B1nounfemminile

lacozza

mussel

Plural

cozze

Pronunciation

KOT-tsah

About this word

Cozze (mussels) and vongole (clams) are two of Italy's most beloved shellfish. Spaghetti alle vongole is a Neapolitan classic; cozze alla marinara is eaten with crusty bread to mop up the broth.

Examples

Le cozze alla marinara sono un piatto tipico di Napoli.

Marinara mussels are a typical Neapolitan dish.

Apro le cozze in padella con aglio, olio e prezzemolo.

I open the mussels in the pan with garlic, oil and parsley.

Related Words

vongolefrutti-di-maregamberettopescespaghetti