minestrone

minestrone Definition

mi·ne·stro·ne (min′ə strō′nē)

noun

a thick vegetable soup containing vermicelli, barley, etc. in a meat broth

Etymology: It < minestra, soup < minestrare, to serve < L ministrare: see minister,

minestrone Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

soup: Minestrone soup is an excellent way to use up the last bits of veg at the end of a week.

Noun used with modifier

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