Etymology

zuppa inglese

Today it means: A dessert of Italian origin, related to trifle (the dessert). Full definition →

Italian zuppa inglese
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  1. Italian · borrowed fromzuppa inglese
  2. Italian · borrowed fromzuppa inglese
  3. English todayzuppa inglese

Unadapted borrowing from Italian zuppa inglese (literally “English soup”).

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