galano

Italian (Fiorentino)

/ɡaˈla.no/

noun
Definitions
  • a large ribbon bow
  • (chiefly) type of dessert in the form of fritters dusted with sugar, eaten during Carnival time; similar to angel wings

Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish, Castilian galán (gallant) derived from French galant (gallant).

Origin

French

galant

Gloss

gallant

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