colva

Italian

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Ancient Greek κόλλυβα (kólluba, “small cakes”), from κόλλυβος (kóllubos, “small coin”). Compare koliva.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈkol.va/

Noun

colva f (plural colve)

  1. A commemorative sweet dish from Puglia made of boiled wheat, nuts, pomegranate seeds, chocolate and other optional ingredients, mainly prepared for All Souls' Day.
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