Meaning
mussel
- edible shellfish with a dark shell
In a sentence
Stasera cucino le cozze con il pomodoro.
Tonight I'm cooking mussels with tomato.
Ti piacciono le cozze alla marinara?
Do you like mussels marinara-style?
Non mangio cozze crude al ristorante.
I don't eat raw mussels at restaurants.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| cozza | feminine · singular |
| cozze | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Usually plural in cooking: le cozze.
- Do not confuse with cosa.
- Common in seafood dishes: pasta con le cozze.