amaretto

noun

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

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.

   “Amaretto makes a fine digestive.”

2. A serving of that liqueur.

   “Gino has an amaretto on the porch after every elaborate meal.”

3. A light Italian cookie made with almonds.