noun
amaro
uh-MAH-roh
noun
1
A bittersweet Italian herbal liqueur, typically drunk after a meal to aid digestion.
"The waiter brought out an amaro to finish the meal."
"She keeps a bottle of amaro for after dinner."
How to Use Amaro
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA bitter Italian after-dinner liqueur made from herbs, roots, and spices.
Common pairings
a shot of amaro
sip an amaro
amaro on ice
Word Forms
amari plural, amaros plural, Amaros plural, Amaros plural
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Etymology
Borrowed from Italian amaro, "bitter" — a nod to the drink's sharp, herbal flavour.