contorno

noun

In Italian cuisine, a contorno refers to a side dish that accompanies the main course, typically consisting of vegetables or salad. noun
The grilled fish was served with a contorno of roasted vegetables.
For dinner, we had chicken with a contorno of sautéed spinach.
In art and design, contorno can refer to the outline or contour of an object, emphasizing its shape and form. noun
The artist skillfully captured the contorno of the model's face.
In sculpture, the contorno is crucial for defining the figure's silhouette.

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