Definition of antipasto
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\-(ˌ)tē\: any of various typically Italian hors d'oeuvres; also : a plate of these served especially as the first course of a meal
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Origin and Etymology of antipasto
Italian, from anti- (from Latin ante-) + pasto food, from Latin pastus, from pascere to feed — more at food
First Known Use: 1590
ANTIPASTO Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of antipasto for English Language Learners
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: a plate of cold meat or vegetables that is served especially as the first course of a meal
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