tetrazzini

adjective

te·​traz·​zi·​ni ˌte-trə-ˈzē-nē How to pronounce tetrazzini (audio)
often capitalized
: prepared with pasta and a white sauce seasoned with sherry and served au gratin
chicken tetrazzini

Word History

Etymology

Luisa Tetrazzini †1940 Italian opera singer

First Known Use

1911, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of tetrazzini was in 1911

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Cite this Entry

“Tetrazzini.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tetrazzini. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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