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tiramisù

tiramisù (Italian dessert)

noun tee-rah-mee-SOO Rare
Food & Drink Dishes

Origin: Italian tirami sù, literally 'pick me up'

Usage Note

Tiramisù is an invariable noun — its plural is also tiramisù (no -i ending). The name comes from tirare (to pull) + mi (me) + su (up), referring to the energizing espresso. It is masculine: un tiramisù, due tiramisù.

Examples

"Il tiramisù di nonna è il migliore."

Natural Translation

Grandma's tiramisù is the best.

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