fonduta

noun

fon·​du·​ta
fänˈd(y)ütə,
-ütə
plural -s
: a preparation of melted cheese (such as fontina) usually with milk, butter, egg yolks, and sliced white truffles

Word History

Etymology

Italian, from Italian dialect (Piedmont) fondùa, from French fondue

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“Fonduta.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fonduta. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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