amaretto

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/ˌæməˈɹɛtəʊ/

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/ˌæməˈɹɛtəʊ/ · /ˌæməˈɹɛtoʊ/ · /ˌɑməˈɹɛtoʊ/ · [-ɾoʊ]

Definition of amaretto

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noun

(countable, uncountable)A sweet-bitter liqueur originating from Italy (but also produced in Turkey), flavored with almonds and a secret blend-specific mix of some 200 ingredients such as the pits from apricots, peaches, cherries or other stone fruits.

“Amaretto makes a fine digestive.”

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noun

(countable, uncountable)A sweet-bitter liqueur originating from Italy (but also produced in Turkey), flavored with almonds and a secret blend-specific mix of some 200 ingredients such as the pits from apricots, peaches, cherries or other stone fruits.

“Amaretto makes a fine digestive.”
(countable)A serving of that liqueur.

“Gino has an amaretto on the porch after every elaborate meal.”
(countable)A light Italian cookie made with almonds.

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From Italian amaretto, from amaro (“bitter”) (from Latin amarus) + diminutive suffix -etto.

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