AL DENTE


Meaning of AL DENTE in English

Pronunciation: äl- ' den-( ˌ )t ā , al-

Function: adjective

Etymology: Italian; literally, to the tooth

Date: 1935

: cooked just enough to retain a somewhat firm texture < al dente pasta>

– al dente adverb

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