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🇪🇸Spanish Source WordCode: ES

Margherita

Pronunciation / Transliteration: Margherita

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Margherita/mɑːrˈɡɛrɪtə/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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🇪🇸 Example Sentence in Spanish:

"Pedimos una pizza Margherita para la cena."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A type of pizza topped with tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and fresh basil, representing the colors of the Italian flag.

    "We ordered a Margherita pizza for dinner, enjoying its simple yet delicious flavors."
  2. 2

    A female given name of Italian origin, often associated with the flower daisy.

    "Margherita is a beautiful name that reflects a sense of elegance and simplicity."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'Margherita' originates from the Italian word for 'daisy', derived from the Latin 'margarita', which means 'pearl'. The name became associated with the famous pizza created in honor of Queen Margherita of Savoy in the late 19th century, symbolizing the colors of the Italian flag.

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