🇮🇹Italian Source WordCode: IT

panettone

Pronunciation / Transliteration: panettone

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Panettone/pænəˈtoʊni/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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🇮🇹 Example Sentence in Italian:

"Il panettone è un dolce tipico delle festività natalizie."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A type of sweet bread loaf originally from Italy, typically filled with candied fruits and raisins, often enjoyed during festive seasons.

    "During the holidays, many families enjoy slicing into a rich, fluffy panettone."
  2. 2

    A traditional Italian Christmas bread that is tall and dome-shaped, often served with coffee or wine.

    "The panettone was a delightful addition to the dessert table at the Christmas party."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'panettone' comes from the Italian 'panetto', meaning 'loaf' or 'bread'. It is derived from the Latin 'panis', which means 'bread'. The term evolved in the 20th century to refer specifically to the sweet bread loaf traditionally enjoyed during Christmas in Italy.

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