cotta

Short liturgical robe

Cotta is a shortened form of terracotta, the brownish-orange clay used in pottery, sculpture, and architectural elements.

The word appears most often in the phrase terra cotta or as part of compound terms describing the characteristic reddish-brown color or material.

In ecclesiastical contexts, a cotta is a short white liturgical vestment similar to a surplice, worn by clergy and altar servers over a cassock.

terracotta

clay

Moldable earth for ceramics

  • firedTerminated from employment
  • redPrimary color, warm
  • ochreIron-rich earth pigment

earthy · kiln · tile · roofing · flowerpot · planter · gardenware · sculpture · figurine · warrior

ceramic

clay

Moldable earth for ceramics

  • kilnOven for hardening clay
  • glazeThin lustrous coating
  • firingTerminating employment

pottery · porcelain · stoneware · earthenware · bisque · slip · wheel · throwing · coil · pinch

ecclesiastical

alb

Liturgical white robe

stole · chasuble · liturgical · clerical · priestly · choir · robe · tunic · canonical · ceremonial

panna

dessert

Sweet course after dinner

vanilla · silky · molded · chilled · jiggly · caramel · berries · ramekin · unmolded · sweetened

ricotta

cheese

Fermented milk solid

  • freshNewly made, not stale
  • creamySmooth and rich
  • wheyLiquid from curdled dairy

lasagna · cannoli · filling · ravioli · gnocchi · cheesecake · pancakes · dip · spread · milky

Opposites
liturgical vestment length/coverage

cottacassock

Full-length clerical garment

alb · soutane · cope · chasuble · pallium

secular vs. sacred dress

cottastreet clothes

Ordinary daily attire

casual wear · plainclothes

Phrases
Family

ricotta, biscotti, terracotta

Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G