pə ɪŋˈgleɪ noun Italian Cookery.
tiered layers of sponge cake sprinkled with rum or liqueur, then spread with custard or other cream filling.
Origin:
1940–45; < Italian: literally, English soup
1940–45; < Italian: literally, English soup
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| Main Entry: | zuppa inglese |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | a cold Italian dessert similar to a trifle, a sponge cake layered with whipped cream or custard |
| Etymology: | Italian 'English soup' |
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