amaretto
English
noun
Definitions
- (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.
- (countable) A glass of that liqueur.
- (countable) A light Italian cookie made with almonds.
Etymology
Borrowed from Italian amaretto (little bitter) derived from Latin amarus (bitter, sour).
Origin
Latin
amarus
Gloss
bitter, sour
Concept
Semantic Field
Sense perception
Ontological Category
Property
Kanji
辣