zabaglione
zabaglione Lexical Profile
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• noun
A light, frothy Italian dessert made by vigorously whisking egg yolks, sugar, and sweet wine (typically Marsala) over a hot water bath until it thickens.
"The chef prepared a delicate zabaglione, serving it warm over a bowl of fresh seasonal berries."
A rich, warm, and frothy beverage made from the same ingredients as the dessert, traditionally served in a glass as a restorative.
"After coming in from the cold evening air, he was offered a mug of hot zabaglione to warm his spirits."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from Italian 'zabaglione' (also spelled 'zabaione'), which likely originated from the Neapolitan 'zambaglione'. Its ultimate origin is uncertain, though some linguists trace it to the Late Latin 'saba', a type of sweet syrup or boiled wine.
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