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gelato, n.
Brit. |dʒɪˈlɑːtəʊ|, |dʒɪˈlatəʊ|, U.S. |dʒəˈlɑdoʊ|, |dʒəˈlædoʊ|
Plural gelati, -s
[‹ Italian gelato ice cream (a 1803), use as noun of gelato frozen (13th cent.) > n.1).]
Italian or Italian-style ice cream, typically having a rich, creamy flavour. Also: a serving of this.
[1868K. Baedeker N. Italy Pref. p. xxii, Ices (gelato) of every possible variety are supplied at the cafes.] 1932Chron.-Telegram (Elyria, Ohio) 11 July 6 The ‘Pasticcieria’ will attract those with a sweet tooth as will the vendors of ‘Gelato’ and Limonata. 1975Australian 4 Jan. 17 Psychologists would probably call Gianni a compulsive worker, and he'd probably give them a free gelato. 1984A. Maupin Babycakes (1989) vi. 37 Shall we pick up some gelato on the way home? 2005Olive Mar. 127/2 There are gelati shops all over Milan, selling delicious, homemade ice creams and sorbets. |