Italian Word of the Day: Minestrone

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Minestrone

Meaning: Hearty vegetable soup

Part of Speech: noun

Translation: Hot minestrone is perfect for cold winter evenings.

Context: Il minestrone caldo è perfetto per le fredde serate invernali.

Cultural nugget: Minestrone varies by region and season in Italy, with each family having its own recipe passed down through generations. The word comes from 'minestra' (soup) with the suffix '-one' meaning 'large,' literally meaning 'big soup.'

Minestrone

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