Italian Word of the Day: Calice

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Calice

Meaning: Goblet, wine glass

Part of Speech: noun

Translation: Let's raise our glasses for a toast!

Context: Alziamo il calice per un brindisi!

Cultural nugget: The tradition of toasting with fine crystal calici (plural of calice) is especially important during holiday celebrations in Italy, where meal-ending toasts often feature local spumante or prosecco.

Calice

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