noun
Margherita
Margherita (noun) means a pizza topped simply with tomato, mozzarella, and basil. Example: “We shared a margherita and a plate of garlic bread.”
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A pizza topped simply with tomato, mozzarella, and basil.
"We shared a margherita and a plate of garlic bread."
How to use Margherita
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe classic, simplest style of pizza — tomato, cheese, and basil.
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margherita pizza
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Etymology
Named after Queen Margherita of Savoy (1851-1926), for whom the pizza's red, white, and green toppings were said to represent the Italian flag.
Class of 1851
Margherita joined the language around 1851.
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What does “Margherita” mean?
The word “Margherita” means a pizza topped simply with tomato, mozzarella, and basil. In plain terms, the classic, simplest style of pizza — tomato, cheese, and basil.
How do you use “Margherita” in a sentence?
Here is “Margherita” used in a sentence: “We shared a margherita and a plate of garlic bread.”
What part of speech is “Margherita”?
“Margherita” is a noun.
Where does the word “Margherita” come from?
The word “Margherita” dates back to around 1851 and comes from Italian. Named after Queen Margherita of Savoy (1851-1926), for whom the pizza's red, white, and green toppings were said to represent the Italian flag.
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