ombrellino
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A small paper umbrella used to decorate drinks or desserts
- noun
- /ˌɒmbreˈliːnoʊ/
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sombrillita
- Children loved the tiny ombrellino that came with their fruit desserts.
Examples
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The bartender added a tiny ombrellino to the cocktail.
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She collected every ombrellino from the party as a souvenir.
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The bartender placed a colorful ombrellino in each tropical drink.
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Can you pass me an ombrellino for my drink?
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The bartender added a colorful ombrellino to the cocktail for decoration.
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She placed an ombrellino on top of the dessert to make it look more appealing.
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Each drink was adorned with a tiny ombrellino, making the party feel festive.
How Decorative
ombrellino
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parasol
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Surface Forms
ombrellino singular
ombrellini plural
Etymology
Ombrellino comes from Italian ombrello ('umbrella') with the small ending -ino meaning 'little', and from Latin umbra 'shade'. So the tiny paper parasols used to decorate drinks are called ombrellini because they are 'little umbrellas'.