"socca" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Borrowed from French socca. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|fr|socca}} French socca Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} socca (uncountable)
  1. A French dish popular in Nice; a kind of chickpea pancake seasoned and eaten hot. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Foods Synonyms: farinata (english: Italian)

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