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Definition of limoncello

limoncello

/ˌliːmoʊnˈtʃɛloʊ/
li · mon · cel · lo
Plural:limoncellos
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limoncello Lexical Profile

limoncello Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A sweet Italian liqueur originating in southern Italy, made by steeping lemon zest in rectified spirit and mixing the infused alcohol with simple syrup, traditionally served chilled as an after-dinner digestif.

Example

"After a hearty pasta dinner on the Amalfi Coast, the host served small, frosted glasses of homemade limoncello."

• Rhymes for limoncello

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Italian limoncello, a diminutive form of limone ('lemon'), which ultimately derives from Arabic laymūn and Persian līmūn.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Limoncello. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/limoncello
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