chinotto

Italian

Etymology

From a diminutive of Cina (China), referring to the fruit's origin.

Pronunciation

  • Rhymes: -ɔtto

Noun

chinotto m (plural chinotti)

  1. A plant, Citrus myrtifolia, grown throughout Italy
  2. A bitter drink made from the citrus fruit of this plant

References

  • Attlee, Helena (2015): The Land Where Lemons Grow: The Story of Italy and Its Citrus Fruit
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