Meaning of amaretto | Babel Free
/ˌæməˈɹɛtəʊ/Definitions
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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
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A serving of that liqueur. countable
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A light Italian cookie made with almonds. countable
Equivalents
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.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.