biscuit tortoni — bēskwē also ˈbiskə̇t noun : tortoni frozen and served in a paper cup * * * /bis kit, bis kwee/ an individual portion of tortoni, frozen and served in a small cup, often topped with ground almonds. * * * biscuit tortoni, = biscuit glacé. (Cf.… … Useful english dictionary
biscuit tortoni — /bis kit, bis kwee/ an individual portion of tortoni, frozen and served in a small cup, often topped with ground almonds. * * * … Universalium
Tortoni — See: * Tortoni (cafe owner) * Biscuit Tortoni the biscuit made after the café owner * Café Tortoni in Buenos Aires (named in honour of the Italian café owner of Paris) … Wikipedia
tortoni — tȯ(r)ˈtōnē noun ( s) Etymology: probably after Tortoni 19th century Italian restaurateur in Paris 1. : an ice cream made of heavy cream sometimes with minced almonds, chopped maraschino cherries, or other flavoring ingredients 2. : biscuit… … Useful english dictionary
tortoni — /tawr toh nee/, n. 1. ice cream made with eggs and heavy cream, often containing chopped cherries or topped with minced almonds or crumbled macaroons. 2. See biscuit tortoni. [1940 45; said to be after an Italian café owner in Paris in the 18th… … Universalium
List of foods named after people — This is a list of food items named after people. :For other lists of eponyms (names derived from people) see eponym. :For a list of eponyms sorted by name see List of eponyms.A* Fillet of Beef Prince Albert – Queen Victoria s Consort Prince… … Wikipedia
tor|to|ni — «tr TOH nee», noun. 1. a rich ice cream or mousse, often containing pieces of almond and maraschino cherries. 2. = biscuit tortoni. (Cf. ↑biscuit tortoni) ╂[< Tortoni, the name of an Italian ice cream manufacturer in Paris during the early… … Useful english dictionary
List of Italian dishes — These dishes are representative of Italian cuisine.Dishes and recipesAntipasti* Insalata caprese * Insalata russa * Braciole * Bruschetta * Bresaola *Prosciutto e melone *Crostini con condimenti misti *Verdure in pinzimonio *Cocktail di gamberi… … Wikipedia
food — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) Nourishment Nouns 1. food, aliment, nourishment, nutriment; aliment[ation], foodstuffs, sustenance, nurture, subsistence, provender, daily bread, fodder, provision, ration, keep, commons, board; fare,… … English dictionary for students