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zup·pa in·gle·se | \ ˌtsü-pə-iŋ-ˈglā-(ˌ)zā 
, ˌzü-, -in-, -(ˌ)sā \
, ˌzü-, -in-, -(ˌ)sā \Definition of zuppa inglese
: a dessert consisting of sponge cake and custard or pudding that is flavored with rum, covered with cream, and garnished with fruit
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