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tiramisu

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tiramisu

Main Entry:: tir·a·mi·su
Pronunciation:: \ˌtir-ə-ˈmē-(ˌ)sü, -ˈmi-; -mē-ˈsü\
Function:: noun
Etymology:: Italian tiramisù, from tirami su!, literally, pull me up!
Date:: 1982

: a dessert made with ladyfingers, mascarpone, and espresso

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