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Pronunciation / Transliteration: panettone
"Il panettone è un dolce tipico delle festività natalizie."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 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
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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10 Global Lexicons: How "Panettone" is said worldwide
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panettone
Transliteration: panettone
"Le panettone est un dessert traditionnel italien."
Panettone
Transliteration: Panettone
"Der Panettone ist ein beliebtes Weihnachtsgebäck in Italien."
panettone
Transliteration: panettone
"Il panettone è un dolce tipico delle festività natalizie."
panettone
Transliteration: panettone
"El panettone es un postre tradicional en Italia durante la Navidad."
panetone
Transliteration: panetone
"O panetone é um bolo típico das festas de fim de ano na Itália."
पैनेटोन
Transliteration: painetone
"पैनेटोन एक पारंपरिक इतालवी मिठाई है।"
潘纳托尼
Transliteration: Pān nà tuō ní
"潘纳托尼是意大利的传统圣诞面包。"
파네토네
Transliteration: panetone
"파네토네는 이탈리아의 전통 크리스마스 빵입니다."
パネットーネ
Transliteration: panettōne
"パネットーネはイタリアの伝統的なクリスマスのパンです。"
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