esca

ËS.kə

Definitions

1. noun

A type of Italian sauce made from tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, and anchovies.

“She added a rich esca to the pasta dish for extra flavor.”

2. noun

A type of ancient Celtic or Roman trap, often used to catch wild animals.

“The archaeologists discovered evidence of a medieval esca in the abandoned castle.”

Synonyms

  • sauce
  • trap

Antonyms

  • escape
  • release