# amaretto

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˌæməˈɹɛtəʊ/ · frequency rank #77,398

## Definitions
1. A sweet-bitter liqueur originating from Italy (but also produced in Turkey), flavored with almonds and a secret blend-specific mix of some 200 ingredients such as the pits from apricots, peaches, cherries or other stone fruits.
2. A serving of that liqueur.
3. A light Italian cookie made with almonds.

## Etymology
From Italian amaretto, from amaro (“bitter”) (from Latin amarus) + diminutive suffix -etto.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/amaretto