TIRAMISU


Meaning of TIRAMISU in English

[ ˌtɪrəmɪ'su: ]

■ noun an Italian dessert consisting of layers of sponge cake soaked in coffee and brandy or liqueur, with powdered chocolate and mascarpone cheese.

Origin

Ital., from the phr. tira mi sù 'pick me up'.

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