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fiorentina

Florentine steak

noun fyoh-ren-TEE-nah Rare

Also means

Florentine woman

Usage Note

Fiorentina as a common noun almost always refers to the iconic Tuscan T-bone steak (bistecca alla fiorentina) grilled over high heat from Chianina beef. It can also informally denote a Florentine woman or a fan of the Fiorentina football club. In restaurant contexts it is understood as the steak without further qualification.

Examples

"Ordiniamo una fiorentina al sangue."

Natural Translation

Let's order a rare Florentine steak.

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