🇮🇹Italian Source WordCode: IT

granita

Pronunciation / Transliteration: ɡraˈnita

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Snow-Cone/ˈsnoʊ koʊn/
nounCEFR A2 (Elementary)Top #2500 frequency
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🇮🇹 Example Sentence in Italian:

"La granita è un dolce estivo molto popolare in Italia."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A dessert made of finely crushed ice flavored with syrup, typically served in a conical paper or plastic cup.

    "On hot summer days, children often enjoy a snow-cone from the local ice cream truck."
  2. 2

    A popular treat at fairs and festivals, often available in various flavors.

    "The carnival had a stand selling colorful snow-cones in every flavor imaginable."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'snow-cone' originated in the United States in the early 20th century, deriving from the combination of 'snow', referring to finely crushed ice, and 'cone', indicating the conical shape of the serving container. It reflects the evolution of ice-based treats popularized during warm weather.

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