noun
Marsala
Marsala (noun) means a fortified wine from Sicily, ranging from dry to sweet, often used in cooking. Example: “She deglazed the pan with a splash of Marsala.”
noun
1
A fortified wine from Sicily, ranging from dry to sweet, often used in cooking.
"She deglazed the pan with a splash of Marsala."
"Chicken marsala gets its name from the wine used in the sauce."
2
A rich sauce made from that wine, typically served over chicken or veal.
"The veal came smothered in a mushroom marsala sauce."
How to use Marsala
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA sweet or dry Italian wine (and the sauce made from it) named after the Sicilian city it comes from.
Common pairings
chicken marsala
marsala wine
marsala sauce
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Etymology
Named after the Sicilian port city of Marsala, whose own name likely comes from Arabic for "Ali's harbor" or "God's harbor."
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What does “Marsala” mean?
The word “Marsala” means a fortified wine from Sicily, ranging from dry to sweet, often used in cooking. In plain terms, a sweet or dry Italian wine (and the sauce made from it) named after the Sicilian city it comes from.
How do you use “Marsala” in a sentence?
Here is “Marsala” used in a sentence: “She deglazed the pan with a splash of Marsala.”
What part of speech is “Marsala”?
“Marsala” is a noun.
Where does the word “Marsala” come from?
The word “Marsala” comes from Arabic. Named after the Sicilian port city of Marsala, whose own name likely comes from Arabic for "Ali's harbor" or "God's harbor.".
How many meanings does “Marsala” have?
“Marsala” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a fortified wine from Sicily, ranging from dry to sweet, often used in cooking.
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