margherita

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Alternative letter-case form of Margherita.
noun
  1. Synonym of margherita pizza (“A pizza made with tomato, mozzarella cheese, and basil.”).

Word forms

margherita margheritas

Etymology

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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