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panettone

Noun CEFR B2
ˌpænəˈtoʊni

Definitions

A soft Italian sourdough brioche from Milan, with candied fruit, usually prepared for Christmas as a dessert.

countable, uncountable

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Examples

“I have long admired panettone, the ultimate raisin bread, the ideal toast and French toast, a great base for poached fruit, and a substitute for bread in bread pudding which redefines the dish. Panettone looks like the back of an Italian Renaissance cathedral […]”
“In this tasty holiday recipe, traditional panettone is stuffed with a creamy filling. This is a traditional Christmas bread recipe from Milano which can now not only be found across Italy, but worldwide.”

CEFR level

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