Etymology

mascarpone

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Today it means: A soft, creamy Italian cheese that is not pressed or aged; often used in desserts. Full definition →

Italian mascarpone
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  1. Italian · borrowed frommascarpone
  2. English todaymascarpone

Borrowed from Italian mascarpone, from Lombard.

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