mascarpone

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A soft, creamy Italian cheese that is not pressed or aged; often used in desserts.

Pronunciation

/ˌmæskə(ɹ)ˈpəʊni/ /ˌmɑːskə(ɹ)ˈpəʊni/ /ˌmɑːskə(ɹ)ˈpəʊneɪ/ /ˌmæskə(ɹ)ˈpəʊn/ /ˌmɑː(ɹ)skə(ɹ)ˈpəʊn/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-mascarpone.wav măs'kər-pōʹnē mäs'kər-pōʹnē mäs'kər-pōʹnā

Word forms

mascarpone mascarpones

Etymology

Borrowed from Italian mascarpone, from Lombard.

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