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
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
Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary. Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка. 2012