Galeta - breadcrumbs
Name - Origin
It is a bread crumb that has been toasted (Petrou-Poeitou 2013, entry Γαλέτα, 34). George Babiniotis notes that it is grated breadcrumbs used in cooking. Also, galeta is a piece or sliced bread that has been rebaked and given as dry food to soldiers and sailors (a rusk) (Babiniotis 2005, entry γαλέτα,η, 398).
ETYM <Ven. galeta < French galette < galet "small rounded stone" < Old French gal (celt. origin) (Babiniotis 2005, entry γαλέτα,η, 398)< French galet/ galette [type of toasted pitta; galettes are also crispy aromatic biscuits] (Petrou-Poeitou 2013, entry Γαλέτα, 34)
Additional information and bibliography
Babiniotis G. (2005), Dictionary of Modern Greek Language. With comments on the correct use of words. Interpretative, Orthographic, Etymological, Synonyms, Main Names, Scientific Terms, Acronyms, Centre for Lexicology, Athens, Greece.
Petrou-Poeitou E. (2013), Where do they come from. Words and stories from the world of taste, Epiphaniou Publications, Nicosia.
Tonia Ioakim, Agyro Xenophontos
