amaretti

British

/ æməˈrɛtɪ /

plural noun

Italian almond biscuits

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Etymology

Origin of amaretti

C20: from Italian amaro bitter

Example Sentences

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Garnish with candied lemon peel or crushed amaretti cookies for a little crunch.

From Salon

Bittersweet chocolate-almond cake with amaretti cookie crumbs.

From New York Times

While possets can contain a variety of ingredients — ranging from ginger to star anise — the Queen actually liked hers quite simply made with just lemon, sugar, cream and Amaretti cookies.

From Salon

At the lovely Ristorante della Posta Russo in nearby Russo, I savored farina bóna ice cream, amaretti and shortbreads, the powder adding a unique, roasted whiff of the past.

From Washington Post

It uses sophisticated flavours like amaretti, as well as British mainstays like jelly and custard.

From BBC

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