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Meaning of amaretto | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
ˌæməˈɹɛtəʊ

Definitions

  1. 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.
    countable, uncountable
  2. A serving of that liqueur.
    countable
  3. A light Italian cookie made with almonds.
    countable

Equivalents

Deutsch Amaretto
Español amargo amarguillo
Français amaretto
Italiano amaretto
日本語 アマレット

Examples

“Amaretto makes a fine digestive.”
“Gino has an amaretto on the porch after every elaborate meal.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

amaretto sour Amargosa toad amari amaril Amarillan amarillite

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