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10 Language-to-English DictionariesGranita
Pronunciation / Transliteration: gra-nee-tah
"Eine Granita aus Zitrone ist sehr erfrischend."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A semi-frozen dessert made from sugar, water, and flavoring, typically served in a granulated form.
"On a hot summer day, a refreshing lemon granita is the perfect treat." - 2
A type of Italian ice that is coarser than sorbet, often served as a palate cleanser or dessert.
"The restaurant offered a granita of coffee to cleanse the palate between courses."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'granita' originates from the Italian word 'granita', which means 'granulated'. It refers to a semi-frozen dessert made from sugar, water, and flavoring, traditionally from Sicily. The word has evolved from its Italian roots to be used in English culinary contexts, particularly in reference to this specific type of icy treat.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Granita" is said worldwide
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granité
Transliteration: gra-nee-tay
"Un granité au café est un dessert rafraîchissant."
Granita
Transliteration: gra-nee-tah
"Eine Granita aus Zitrone ist sehr erfrischend."
granita
Transliteration: gra-nee-tah
"In estate, una granita al limone è un must."
granita
Transliteration: gra-nee-tah
"Una granita de fresa es ideal para el calor."
granita
Transliteration: gra-nee-tah
"Uma granita de limão é perfeita para o verão."
ग्रेनिटा
Transliteration: granita
"गर्मी में ग्रेनिटा एक ताज़गी भरा मिठाई है।"
冰沙
Transliteration: bīng shā
"夏天喝冰沙非常爽口。"
그라니타
Transliteration: geura-nita
"여름에 그라니타는 정말 시원하다."
グラニータ
Transliteration: guranīta
"夏にはグラニータが最高です。"
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