Meanings
margherita1
plural margheritas
- Alternative letter-case form of Margherita.
Their nearest approach to a classic pie is their margherita, with a sauce that incorporates sweet, juicy garlic and some fermented tomatoes.
2015 October 20, Pete Wells, “Restaurant Review: Bruno in the East Village”, in New York Times
Margherita2
plural Margheritas · alternative margherita
- Synonym of margherita pizza (“A pizza made with tomato, mozzarella cheese, and basil.”).
Synonyms: margherita pizza
Synonyms & antonyms
nounSynonym of margherita pizza (“A pizza made with tomato, mozzarella cheese, and basil.”).
Origin
- ItalianMargherita
- EnglishMargherita
From Italian Margherita, supposedly named after Margherita of Savoy (1851–1926); see margherita pizza. Doublet of Margaret (and various forms, q.v.), margarita, margarite, and marguerite.
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