primavera


pri·ma·vera

adj \ˌprē-mə-ˈver-ə\

Definition of PRIMAVERA

: served with a mixture of fresh vegetables (as zucchini, snow peas, and broccoli) —usually used postpositively <pasta primavera>

Origin of PRIMAVERA

Italian (alla) primavera in the style of springtime
First Known Use: 1976

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