Cotuit

/ˈkoʊˌtwɪt/ noun

Definition

a small triangular piece of cod or other fish served as an appetizer or snack, particularly in New England cuisine.

Etymology

Origin uncertain, possibly from a Native American word or a regional corruption of another food term. It appears in 19th and 20th-century New England cooking.

Kelly Says

Cotuits represent the lost vocabulary of regional American cuisine—this word was once common on New England tables but has nearly disappeared, taking with it a whole culinary tradition that's being forgotten.

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