tiramisu
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Noun — An Italian dessert made of coffee-soaked ladyfinger biscuits layered with a sweetened mascarpone cream, dusted with cocoa.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Italian tiramisù, literally "pick me up," a nod to the espresso and sugar that give it a jolt of energy.
Full origin of tiramisu →Frequently asked questions
What does “tiramisu” mean?
The word “tiramisu” means an Italian dessert made of coffee-soaked ladyfinger biscuits layered with a sweetened mascarpone cream, dusted with cocoa. In plain terms, a layered Italian coffee-and-mascarpone dessert.
How do you pronounce “tiramisu”?
“Tiramisu” is pronounced tih-ruh-mih-SOO (/ˌtɪɹəˈmisu/ in IPA).
How do you use “tiramisu” in a sentence?
Here is “tiramisu” used in a sentence: “We shared a slice of tiramisu after dinner.”
What part of speech is “tiramisu”?
“Tiramisu” is a noun.
Where does the word “tiramisu” come from?
The word “tiramisu” comes from Italian. Borrowed from Italian tiramisù, literally "pick me up," a nod to the espresso and sugar that give it a jolt of energy.
