limoncello

See also: Limoncello

English

Alternative forms
  • lemoncello

Etymology

Borrowed from Italian limoncello, from limone (“lemon”).

Pronunciation
  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˌlɪmənˈtʃɛləʊ/
  • (US) IPA(key): /ˌlɪmənˈtʃɛloʊ/
  • Rhymes: -ɛləʊ

Noun

limoncello (countable and uncountable, plural limoncellos)

  1. (uncountable) A kind of Italian lemon-flavoured liqueur.
  2. (countable) A glass of such drink.

Derived terms
  • orangecello

Italian

Etymology

From limon(e) (“lemon”) +‎ -cello (diminutive suffix).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /li.monˈtʃɛl.lo/, [limon̠ʲˈt͡ʃɛlːo]
  • Rhymes: -ɛllo
  • Hyphenation: li‧mon‧cèl‧lo

Noun

limoncello m (plural limoncelli)

  1. (also uncountable) limoncello (Italian lemon-flavoured liqueur)
    Synonym: limoncino
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