tortoni

American

[tawr-toh-nee] / tɔrˈtoʊ ni /

noun

ice cream made with eggs and heavy cream, often containing chopped cherries or topped with minced almonds or crumbled macaroons.
biscuit tortoni.

tortoni British

/ tɔːˈtəʊnɪ /

noun

a rich ice cream often flavoured with sherry

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Etymology

Origin of tortoni

First recorded in 1940–45; said to be after an Italian caf é owner in Paris in the 18th century

Example Sentences

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This frozen tortoni is refreshing yet somehow cozy — perfect for this time of year.

From Salon • Aug. 24, 2023

The rest are what kids in Bay Ridge and Corona used to want on their birthdays: tortoni, tartufo, spumoni.

From New York Times • Jun. 20, 2017

Lyrics like "tortoni, spumoni, and oh, my, minestrone" are better eaten than heard.

From Time Magazine Archive

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