amaretto

[ am-uh-ret-oh, ah-muh- ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

amaretto

/ æməˈrɛtəʊ /

1975–80; < Italian, diminutive of amaro bitter < Latin amārus

C20: from Italian amaro bitter

Add the almond extract and amaretto, then whip on medium-high until stiff, glossy peaks form.

“Mr. Cosby walked me to the bedroom after a second shot of amaretto,” said Chelan.

Once she arrived solo at his hotel suite, he drugged her and told her to chase it with a shot of amaretto.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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