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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Recent Examples of antipasto from the Web
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Lost Acres allows guests to bring their own food, and also sells cheese, antipasto and hummus plates in the tasting room.
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The house tasting antipasto is a selection of six fun and delectable creations like fried baby octopus with purple potato purée.
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Food stations included antipasto, a beef and turkey carving station, and risotto.
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Bite Tucked away on a side street, Da Paolino Lemon Trees Restaurant (paolinocapri.com) has a beautiful setting in a grove of lemon trees, with an amazing antipasto bar.
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Thread together fresh mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, basil, and prosciutto for mouthwatering antipasto skewers.
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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
ANTIPASTO Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition 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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