Definition of Amaretto

1. Noun. An Italian almond liqueur.

Generic synonyms: Cordial, Liqueur

Definition of Amaretto

1. Noun. A sweet-bitter liqueur originating from Italy (but also prodcued 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. ¹

2. Noun. A glass of that liqueur ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Amaretto

1. a kind of liqueur [n -TOS]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Amaretto

amara
amaracus
amarant
amarantaceous
amaranth
amaranth family
amaranth solution
amaranthine
amaranths
amaranthum
amarantite
amarants
amarelle
amarelles
amaretti
amaretto (current term)
amaretto sour
amarettos
amarillite
amarine
amaritude
amaritudes
amarna
amaro
amaroid
amaroidal
amarone
amarones
amarum
amaryllidaceous

Literary usage of Amaretto

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Eating Hints: Recipes and Tips for Better Nutrition During Cancer Treatment edited by Yale New Haven Med Cntr, Yale-New Haven Medical Center Staff (1990)
"Butterscotch Brandy Creme: Omit amaretto, add 2 Tbls. butterscotch sauce and 1 Tbl. brandy. Low fat: Not acceptable Low lactose: Substitute non-dairy ..."

2. Eating Hints for Cancer Patients by DIANE Publishing Company (1995)
"amaretto Creme !/2 cup chilled half-and-half 2 tbsp. vanilla ice cream 1 tbsp. amaretto cordial Mix until smooth. Serve in stemmed glass. Serves 1. ..."

3. La buca di Monteferrato ; Lo studio d'Atene ; e, Il gagno: Lo studio d'Atene by Stefano Finiguerri, Lodovico Frati (1884)
"Mannelli, amaretto di Zanobi, p. 234 — Domenico d' amaretto, p. 234. — Francesco d' amaretto, p. 234. * — Lo'enzo d' amaretto, ..."

4. Adventure Guide to Venice & the Veneto by Marissa Fabris (2005)
"To top off an exquisite meal, try the torta di pere con crema e amaretto (cake with pears, cream and amaretto) or their homemade ice cream. ..."

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