Meanings
nounmelomakarona pl (plural only)
alternative melomakarono
- pluralplural onlyGreek honey macaroons with crushed walnuts, traditionally served at Christmas.
Earlier in the day, his mother had prepared soup for the female lead and melomakarona, or Greek honey cookies, for the crew.
2007 January 14, Jeff Vandam, “Lights, Camera, Honey Cookies: A Soap Opera, Greek Style”, in New York Times
Origin
- Greekμελομακάρονα
- Englishmelomakarona
From Greek μελομακάρονα (melomakárona) or μελομακάρονο (melomakárono).
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