tiramisu

English

/ˌtɪɹəmɪˈsuː/, /ˌtɪɹəˈmisu/

noun
Definitions
  • An Italian semifreddo dessert, originally from Veneto, made from ladyfinger biscuits, cocoa, mascarpone cheese, Marsala wine, eggs (or sometimes cream), sugar and espresso coffee

Etymology

Borrowed from Italian tiramisù (pick-me-up, en, l).

Origin

Italian (Fiorentino)

tiramisù

Gloss

pick-me-up, en, l

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