🇫🇷French Source WordCode: FR

Margherita

Pronunciation / Transliteration: Margherita

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Margherita/mɑːrˈɡɛrɪtə/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇫🇷 Example Sentence in French:

"Nous avons commandé une pizza Margherita pour le dîner."

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 Italian, meaning 'daisy', and is derived from the Latin word 'margarita', which also means 'pearl'. The name became popular in the late 19th century when a pizza was named after Queen Margherita of Savoy, symbolizing the colors of the Italian flag with its toppings.

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